Philippines rejects calls to end U.S. military pact

http://in.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idINIndia-42015820090827

MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippine government has rejected calls by some lawmakers to abrogate a treaty with Washington allowing U.S. troops to train local soldiers in their fight against Muslim militants, officials said on Thursday.

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"It is in the interest of the Philippines that we have the VFA, an agreement under the Mutual Defence Treaty since 1951. It provides proper security balance and stability in the Philippines."

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Recently, Philippine government denies direct involvement of US soldiers in combat in Mindanao.