MANILA: Vietnam and the Philippines agreed on Friday (Aug 30) to advance defence and military relations and deepen collaboration on maritime security, in a significant step by two countries
Vietnam 's Minister of Defence General Phan Van Giang shakes hands with Philippines ' Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro after delivering their joint statements at the Department of National Defense office in Manila on Aug 30, 2024. Vietnam ese Defence Minister Phan Van Giang was in Manila for talks with his Philippine counterpart Gilberto Teodoro, his first visit as defence chief, and paid a courtesy call earlier in the day on Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
"While we face common threats, we will work together in facing these threats in the spirit of ASEAN solidarity," Teodoro said, without mentioning China. Vietnam has a tricky balancing act of opposing actions by China that it deems infringements on its sovereignty, while needing to maintain close relations with a giant neighbour and major trade partner, forged over decades by their ruling Communist Parties.
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