Australia on Thursday unveiled a maritime security and cooperation package for the Philippines to improve the country’s domain awareness amid simmering tensions with China in the South China Sea, as it vowed to strengthen its presence in the region, including in the disputed waters.
“We are committed to continuing Australia’s long-standing presence in the region, including in the West Philippine Sea, South China Sea,” Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said on Thursday, May 18, 2023.
It will also provide assistance to mitigate the environmental impacts of the recent oil spill in Mindoro and support for women’s leadership in maritime security. “We are committed to continuing Australia’s long-standing presence in the region, including in the West Philippine Sea, South China Sea,” Wong said.
Australia, Wong said, is open to participating in joint maritime patrols in the West Philippine Sea, noting that such cooperation is crucial in maintaining freedom of navigation and overflight in the waters where a bulk of global trade passes through.
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