The Philippines and Australia are looking into joint maritime patrols in the South China Sea.
MANILA, Philippines —
The development was announced Wednesday after the bilateral meeting between Defense Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. and Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles, who is also the concurrent defense minister of the said country.“We are also looking in ways to pursue joint patrols together in the South China Sea,” Marles said in a press conference at the Department of National Defense headquarters in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City.
Galvez also echoed Marles’ pronouncements, saying both countries seek to expand their bilateral training beyond their armies.
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