Vietnam and Philippines upgrade ties to enhanced strategic partnership
Hanoi and Manila have upgraded ties to an enhanced strategic partnership. Vietnam President To Lam is in the Philippines to increase economic and security cooperation, with a key focus on maritime defence. Both countries have claims in the South China Sea, but Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos stressed common interest in maintaining peace and order grounded on international law. The two leaders signed agreements ranging from technology to law enforcement and renewed a defence pact from 2010. Vietnam is the Philippines' sole strategic partner in ASEAN. Mariejo Ramos reports from Metro Manila.
Hanoi and Manila have upgraded ties to an enhanced strategic partnership. Vietnam President To Lam is in the Philippines to increase economic and security cooperation, with a key focus on maritime defence. Both countries have claims in the South China Sea, but Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos stressed common interest in maintaining peace and order grounded on international law. The two leaders signed agreements ranging from technology to law enforcement and renewed a defence pact from 2010. Vietnam is the Philippines' sole strategic partner in ASEAN. Mariejo Ramos reports from Metro Manila.
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