'Joint maritime activity planned within Philippine EEZ on April 7, 2024,' announced the four nations.
"Joint maritime activity planned within Philippine EEZ on April 7, 2024," announced the four nations.Countries' defence chiefs said it would demonstrate the allies' "collective commitment to strengthen regional and international cooperation in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific." / Photo: AP Archive
"Our combined defence/armed forces will conduct a Maritime Cooperative Activity within the Philippine Exclusive Economic Zone on April 7, 2024," they said in a joint statement on Saturday. The four defence chiefs said they would"strengthen the interoperability of our... doctrines, tactics, techniques, and procedures."
The exercise and summit follow repeated confrontations between Chinese and Philippine vessels near disputed reefs off the Southeast Asian country in recent months. "Our operations together support peace and stability at the heart of our shared vision for a free and open region."
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