The Philippines, United States, and Japan have agreed to strengthen their cooperative efforts in conducting combined naval training and exercises. Manila is expected to receive support for its defense modernization priorities. The leaders of the three countries also pledged to promote domain awareness, humanitarian assistance, and disaster relief.
The Philippines , United States , and Japan have agreed to conduct more combined naval training and exercises together, with Manila expected to receive support for its defense modernization priorities.
“We resolve to advance trilateral defense cooperation, including through combined naval training and exercises between our three countries and additional partners… and by coordinating US and Japanese support for Philippine defense modernization priorities,” the statement read. The three countries also plan to hold a maritime training activity around Japan in 2025, following a multilateral maritime cooperative activity in the West Philippine Sea just last week.This came after China Coast Guard on March 23 water cannoned a Philippine resupply ship en route to the Ayungin Shoal, causing heavy damage and hurting three sailors.
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