Vietnam's decision to agree to cooperation comes when the Philippines and China are sparring almost every week over the South China Sea.
Vietnam's decision to agree to cooperation comes when the Philippines and China are sparring almost every week over the South China Sea.The Philippines and Vietnam will sign a defence cooperation agreement the office of Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said, a significant step by two countries that have long opposed China 's actions in the South China Sea.
"We now talk about defence cooperation, security cooperation, maritime cooperation, and certainly, the area of trade as well," Marcos was quoted as saying in a statement that did not specify details of the defence agreement. The agreement comes at a time of simmering tension in the South China Sea and international concern about an escalation over the conduct of China's vast fleet of coastguards and its activities in the exclusive economic zones of its neighbours.
Vietnam's decision to agree comes when US defence allies the Philippines and China are sparring almost every week over the South China Sea, a row that has raged for more than a year.Despite their overlapping claims in the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea, where Vietnam and the Philippines occupy atolls and reefs, both countries have expressed a desire to work together and tackle disputes.
Turkey Middle East Africa Europe China Us Germany News Breaking News Context Explainer Opinion Economy Business Trends Humans Globalisation Russia Rt Trt Trt World Journalism Human Interest
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Philippines says China's actions in South China Sea 'patently illegal'Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro says Manila has to get used to China's actions in the South China Sea, anticipate and be ready.
Read more »
China and the Philippines trade blame after ships collide in disputed South China SeaCoast guard ships from China and the Philippines collided on Monday in the South China Sea, damaging both vessels. Each side blames the other for the incident.
Read more »
Vietnam's coast guard visits Philippines for joint drills as both face maritime tensions with ChinaA Vietnamese coast guard ship arrived in Manila on Monday for a four-day goodwill visit and joint exercises as the two countries attempt to put aside their own territorial disputes in the face of rising tensions with China over control of key features in the South China Sea.
Read more »
Vietnam's coast guard visits Philippines for joint drills as both face maritime tensions with ChinaA Vietnamese coast guard ship arrived in Manila on Monday for a four-day goodwill visit and joint exercises as the two countries attempt to put aside their own territorial disputes in the face of rising tensions with China over control of key features in the South China Sea.
Read more »
Vietnam's coast guard visits Philippines for joint drills as both face maritime tensions with ChinaA Vietnamese coast guard ship arrived in Manila on Monday for a four-day goodwill visit and joint exercises as the two countries attempt to put aside their own territorial disputes in the face of rising tensions with China over control of key features in the South China Sea.
Read more »
US, Australia, Canada, Philippines stage naval and air force manoeuvers in disputed South China SeaThe United States, Australia, Canada and the Philippines staged joint air force and naval drills in what they said was a show of force to promote the rule of law in the disputed South China Sea, where China has increasingly asserted its territorial claims.
Read more »