The Philippines and Australia held their inaugural Defence Ministers' Meeting in the latter's capital, Canberra. Both countries represent their defense
Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles and Secretary of National Defense Gilberto C. Teodoro, Jr. met for the inaugural Australia-Philippines Defence Ministers’ Meeting on November 12, 2024, in Canberra, Australia.The Philippines and Australia held their inaugural Defence Ministers’ Meeting in the latter’s capital, Canberra.
Central to the discussions was the issue of the South China Sea, a region of increasing geopolitical tension. Both ministers expressed deep concern over recent dangerous actions by China against Philippine vessels in the disputed waters. In addition to maritime security, the ministers highlighted the broader challenges posed by growing strategic competition and military build-ups in the Indo-Pacific. They noted the lack of transparency and reassurance in this increasingly tense environment, which has heightened the need for closer defense collaboration.
Both countries also committed to holding the second iteration of Exercise Alon in 2025, aimed at enhancing the interoperability of their armed forces.
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