United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin III on Thursday said the Philippines and the US have reaffirmed their commitment to the Mutual Defense Treaty (MDT) during their bilateral meeting.
United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin III on Thursday said the Philippines and the US have reaffirmed their commitment to the Mutual Defense Treaty during their bilateral meeting.
“We discussed actions to address these destabilizing activities in the water surrounding the Philippines including the West Philippine Sea and we remain committed to strengthening our mutual capacities to resist armed attacks,” he added.
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