Australia and the Philippines have elevated their seven-decade ties to a strategic level to broaden an alliance underpinned by their rejection of China’s increasingly provocative actions in the disputed South China Sea
Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, left, speaks during a joint press statement with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at the Malacanang palace in Manila Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. Australia and the Philippines elevated their seven-decade ties to a strategic level Friday to broaden an alliance underpinned by their rejection ofAustralian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Philippine Ferdinand Marcos signed the pact upgrading their ties in Manila.
"Our commitment to these ideals has guided our path forward as we address the complex challenges facing our region and the world at large,” Marcos said. Marcos thanked Albanese for renewing Australia’s position during the Jakarta summit talks, where Chinese Premier Li Qiang was also in attendance.
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