The countries’ leaders discussed issues including the S. China Sea and the Korean peninsula situation.
MANILA - Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Oct 7 that his country and South Korea have upgraded bilateral ties to a strategic partnership, as he met his visiting counterpart, Mr Yoon Suk-yeol, for talks.
The two leaders discussed various issues, including the South China Sea and the situation on the Korean peninsula, as well as signed memorandum of understanding agreements on coast guard cooperation and nuclear energy. Mr Yoon said the two countries would strengthen their partnership on the security front, with South Korea taking part in the modernisation programme of the Philippine military.
The two leaders agreed to uphold an international rules-based order, including on safety of navigation in the South China Sea, Mr Yoon said, adding that they agreed the international community would never condone North Korea’s nuclear programme or what he called “reckless provocations”. Mr Yoon will visit Singapore from Oct 7 to 9 before heading to Laos the following day, where he will attend the regional summit of leaders of Asean and several other Asian countries. REUTERSPlease verify your e-mail to read this subscriber-only article in full
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