The Philippines and Australia discuss pursuing joint patrols in the South China Sea to counter China's assertiveness in the strategic waterway.
Australia, Philippines discuss joint South China Sea patrols to counter China's 'aggressive activities'Australia, Philippines discuss joint South China Sea patrols to counter China's 'aggressive activities'Defence ministers Carlito Galvez Jr and Richard Marles review an honour guard before their meeting in Manila.abc.net.
Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles met on Wednesday with Philippine counterpart Carlito Galvez in Manila, something they said they plan to do yearly to deepen their security ties. "As countries which are committed to the global rules-based order, it is natural that we should think about ways in which we can cooperate in this respect."
Richard Marles and Carlito Galvez Jr say it is natural for their two countries to cooperate on this issue.
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