Manila has existing bilateral military agreements with Australia and the US. Canada also wants a VFA-like deal.
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MANILA, Philippines — The navies and air force units of the Philippines, Australia, Canada, and the United States are set to hold a Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity from August 7 to 8, top generals of the four countries announced in a joint statement Wednesday, August 7. The AFP said the four countries will be operating in the western seaboard of the country, in areas under the Philippine military’s Western Command.
“We stand together to address common maritime challenges and underscore our shared dedication to upholding international law and the rules-based order. Our four nations reaffirm the 2016 South China Sea Arbitral Tribunal Award as a final and legally binding decision on the parties to the dispute.”
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