JAPANESE Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi will continue promoting closer cooperation with the Philippines, including on establishing a free and open rules-based order in the region.

The newly appointed Iwaya made the commitment after speaking with Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo on the phone on Tuesday.

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