The Pentagon has renewed its call for the Philippines to bolster its military ties with Japan and Australia as China continues its maneuvers in the disputed waters of the South China Sea. ManilaBulletin READ:
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin made the recommendation to Department of National Defense Secretary Gibo Teodoro on their first ever interaction by phoneAccording to the readout provided by the US Defense Department, Austin stressed the opportunities for both Washington and Manila to coordinate more closely with other "like-minded partners," such as Tokyo and Canberra, to ensure that the region's shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific "continues to thrive.
Austin and Teodoro's dialogue came after China made yet another dangerous maneuver against Philippine Coast Guard personnel in the waters off Ayungin Shoal on June 30. Austin, during the call, reiterated the US ironclad commitment with the Philippines and added that an attack on the country's r public vessels, aircraft, and armed forces anywhere in the South China Sea would invoke its Mutual Defense Treaty with Manila.
Meanwhile, Austin and Teodoro agreed to conduct an in-person meeting for in-depth discussions on defense and security priorities.
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