Australia and Philippines are strengthening ties with a new maritime security deal and a shared vision for the region. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. stated cooperation with China but will push back if sovereignty in the South China Sea is ignored. Leaders from Southeast Asian countries are meeting in Melbourne for the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit to enhance cooperation and discuss bilateral agreements.
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin held a bilateral meeting with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on the sidelines of the 2024 ASEAN-Australia Special Summit, which included a discussion on possible visa exemptions between the two countries. Government Spokesperson Chai… https://t.co/qqzUUaCB82
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin held a bilateral meeting with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on the sidelines of the 2024 ASEAN-Australia Special Summit, involving discussions on the potential establishment of more direct flights between the two countries. PM Srettha… https://t.co/PaHOAWCDLv
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said Monday that he had no choice but to defend his country's territory in the South China Sea against what he called Chinese aggression and illegal actions in pursuit of Beijing's own territorial claims. https://t.co/VcxWQ2UOnt
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin arrived in Melbourne, Australia. He is scheduled to attend the 2024 ASEAN-Australia Special Summit between March 4 and 6 to celebrate 50 years since Australia became ASEAN's first Dialogue Partner. Srettha is expected to underscore cooperation in… https://t.co/RWn1etgReo
#Philippines' President Ferdinand Marcos Jr says his country will cooperate with #China despite increased tensions, but will push back when its sovereignty, sovereign rights, and jurisdiction in #SouthChinaSea are ignored. https://t.co/E3kiuWCQgj
⚠️ PHILIPPINES WILL PUSH BACK AGAINST CHINA IF MARITIME INTERESTS IGNORED, MARCOS SAYS (Reuters) Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Monday said his country will cooperate with China in areas where their interests align but would push back when its sovereignty,… https://t.co/wmXbAT9SW6
I will travel to Melbourne tomorrow to meet with my Southeast Asian counterparts on the sidelines of the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit. Southeast Asia is incredibly important for New Zealand. The ASEAN bloc is our third largest goods export market. Stepping up our focus on the…
#Australia, #Philippines in firm and fast lockstep against #China Marcos Jr and Albanese further strengthen ties with new maritime security deal and agreement to promote a shared vision for the region. Ahead of the special Australia-ASEAN summit in Melbourne, Philippine… https://t.co/Yw414Rkaqv
#Philippines envoy says #SouthChinaSea is the ‘real flashpoint’ in Asia, not #Taiwan The ‘aggression’ the Philippines faces from China in the disputed sea is unprecedented, says the country’s ambassador to the US, Jose Manuel Romualdez. While there is a US-Philippine mutual… https://t.co/g083GT3uEZ