Australian and Japanese envoys reiterated their commitment to supporting the Philippines in the face of ongoing aggression and maritime disputes in the South China Sea.
TWO countries have vowed to continuously support the Philippines amid continuous aggression and bullying incidents in the West Philippine Sea/ South China Sea (WPS/SCS). The Australia n and Japan ese envoys to the Philippines made their commitments during the recent “Pilipinas Conference 2024,” organized by the Stratbase Group on its 20th anniversary. In her speech, Amb.
Hae Kyong Yu PSM, FCPA said Canberra has boosted its bilateral civil-maritime investments to the Philippines: “I’m very pleased to announce that to P656 million. It’s pretty good… Collectively, these investments expand government and institutional cooperation on practical maritime activities.” Yu said the Australian government is also honored to join vessels from other states in various maritime cooperative activities in the Philippines. “We will continue to do so these activities build habits of cooperation and trust. As we have made clear: Australia remains concerned about the pattern of dangerous and aggressive conduct by China—including against Philippine vessels at Second Thomas Shoal and Sabina Shoal,” she explained. “We want a region where we can all cooperate, trade and thrive because that’s what it’s all about…” Meanwhile, Amb. Endo Kazuya also said Japan will continue to be supportive to the Philippines in enhancing its maritime law-enforcement capabilities: “ government’s efforts, including its commitment to the 2016 Philippine-China arbitral award.” “We recognize the critical importance of the secure maritime domain for both our nations and the broader region,” Kazuya added. “Our dedication to deepening security cooperation with the Philippines is resolute, and we are also committed to strengthening trilateral partnerships with the Philippines and the United States.” Pro
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