Manila has said it is holding maritime drills with other nations to promote a free and open Indo-Pacific.
MANILA – Crew of Philippine and Vietnamese vessels blasted a boat with water cannons and simulated a search and rescue on Aug 9, in the first such joint exercises between the coast guards of two countries that have faced off with Beijing in the South China Sea.
The exercises are the latest collaboration between countries that are locked in long-running disputes with Beijing over territory in the South China Sea, or concerned about freedom of navigation and activities of Chinese vessels in the key trade route. “We hope for more of these activities because the sea is large and many will need assistance from the coast guard.”with the militaries of Australia, Canada and the United States, the first involving the four countries, which Manila said was to promote a free and open Indo-Pacific.
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