Indian and Philippine fleet cooperates in the South China Sea. Patrol strengthen international pressure on China.
Indian and Philippine battleships began to be patrolling together for the first time in the disputed areas of the South China Sea- on Monday it was announced by the Philippine Army before the departure of President Ferdinand Marcos for negotiations to Delhi, India. According to the AFP report, TASR reports this.
The two -day maritime patrol began on Sunday “in the afternoon and continues until the moment … At the moment, supplies at sea are being replenished,” the army representative told AFP.
Last year, the Philippines strengthened defensive cooperation with the Allies after a series of conflicts with China in the South China Sea. Beijing claims it almost entirely despite the decision of the international arbitration that its claims have no legal basis.
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Evangeline ong Jimenez-Ducrocq states that Marcos should sign agreements in the field of law, culture and technology during the visit of India, but attention will be paid to a possible defense agreement.
The Philippines have already bought the supersonic -controlled Brahmos missiles from India, reaching a top speed of 3450 kilometers per hour, recalls AFP.
On Monday, Marcos appreciated “the unwavering devotion of both countries while complying with international maritime law, including UNCLOS”, the Convention of the United Nations.
India is a member of the QUAD diplomatic group, which also includes the United States, Japan and Australia. Beijing has repeatedly declared that this four -sided partnership, originally designed by the late Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, was created to limit the influence of China.
