First Asean-US Maritime Exercise to take place in Gulf of Thailand and South China Sea
SINGAPORE - The first Asean-United States Maritime Exercise began on Monday with manoeuvres in international waters in South-east Asia, including in the Gulf of Thailand and the South China Sea.
Vice-Admiral Phil Sawyer, who is commander of the US 7th Fleet, said in the statement:"Our forces sail together during exercises throughout the year and have done so for decades. Commander of the First Flotilla from the RSN, Colonel Lim Yu Chuan, said:"The exercise is a useful platform for the navies of Asean member states to engage with the United States Navy to strengthen practical cooperation, enhance understanding and build confidence, by working together to deal with maritime incidents at sea.
The opening ceremony took place at Sattahip Naval Base in Thailand, and the exercise will conclude on Friday.
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