The upcoming trilateral summit between the US, Philippines, and Japan will focus on maintaining security and freedom of navigation in the South China Sea, according to Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The summit will discuss the implementation of cooperation between the three countries. The Philippines has strengthened military ties with the US and Japan due to increased tensions with China in the region.
MANILA - The upcoming trilateral summit between the US, Philippines and Japan will include an agreement to maintain security and freedom of navigation in the South China Sea , Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on April 10.
“ will contain more details in the sense of how cooperation will be implemented,” Mr Marcos told reporters. The Philippines under Mr Marcos has deepened military ties with both the US and Japan as maritime run-ins with China in the South China Sea have escalated. At the same time, Mr Marcos has also denied the existence of a so-called “gentleman’s agreement” reportedly struck under predecessor Rodrigo Duterte with Beijing to keep the status quo inA spokesperson for former Duterte confirmed in March that such an agreement was made, but Mr Marcos said there are no records of the deal.
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