The Philippines and Australia are discussing ways to strengthen their bilateral relationship and take it to an 'unprecedented level,' Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles says. 9News
are discussing ways to strengthen their bilateral relationship and take it to an "unprecedented level," Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles says.
"Both the Philippines and Australia are completely committed to a global rules-based order," he added. Marles' visit came just a couple of weeks after China aimed a temporarily blinding military-grade laser at a Philippine ship near Ayungin Shoal.Royal Australian Navy warships have taken part in joint patrols with the US and other nations in the South China Sea.
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