Philippines sides with Vietnam in South China Sea dispute, hoping it will ‘return the favour’
However, they also note that while Vietnam may appreciate the gesture, it is unlikely to change its approach to the disputed waterway.
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However, they also note that while Vietnam may appreciate the gesture, it is unlikely to change its approach to the disputed waterway.
Frictions in the South China Sea have shown no sign of easing, raising concerns that tensions will continue to bedevil one of the world’s busiest maritime waterways.
As a self-described “military geek”, the new Japanese leader is expected to bolster Japan’s defence capabilities and introduce innovative security strategies.
Observers also say the latest incident could be the “tip of the iceberg”, and Hanoi could pivot from its low-key diplomatic approach to its maritime dispute with Beijing if similar incidents were to recur.
Dissanayake triumphed over opposition leader Sajith Premadasa and former president Ranil Wickremesinghe, who had assumed power two years ago after the economy hit rock bottom.
Maung Maung Ohn, the junta’s information minister, articulated Myanmar’s desire to join Brics as an observer during a recent visit to Moscow, according to Russian state news agency Tass.
Last Friday, Prime Minister Hun Manet announced that Phnom Penh would exit the Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam Development Triangle Area (CLV-DTA) agreement, effective September 20.
In a joint statement following their talks, the leaders announced plans to launch joint coastguard operations next year “to improve interoperability and advance maritime safety” across the region.