The exercises will be a template for claimants to cooperate despite disputes, said a Philippine official.
The Philippine Coast Guard welcomes Vietnam's CSB 8002 vessel as it arrives for a five-day visit in Manila on Aug 5, 2024.
Beijing’s rising aggression in the region, however, has pushed Manila and Hanoi to beef up their defence and cooperation. “This is important because we’re building a partnership, and we are showing the world that it is possible for two countries that have a problem in the West Philippine Sea to still cooperate,” said Rear Admiral Balilo. “We can set a template to build a stronger relationship that other claimants may follow in the future.”
Colonel Hoang Quoc Dat, vice-commander of the Vietnam Coast Guard Region 2, said the Aug 9 drills set a “solid foundation” for the two countries and will help ensure regional peace and stability.
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