On 24 July 2026, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas and Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs Ma. Teresa Lazaro signed a joint statement upgrading EU-Philippines relations to an Enhanced Partnership. The upgrade, announced in a press release by the EU Delegation to the Philippines on 28 July 2026, aims to deepen cooperation on foreign affairs, security, good governance, rule of law, human rights, climate change, green transition, and digital issues under the Global Gateway Strategy, as well as promoting people-to-people exchanges. This marks a significant step in bilateral relations, with no prior coverage of this specific upgrade in recent months.
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