Allies Australia and Philippines pledge to uphold peace, security in Indo-Pacific
The leaders of Australia and the Philippines have reiterated their countries’ commitment to peace, security and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region.
The leaders of Australia and the Philippines have reiterated their countries’ commitment to peace, security and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region.
Australian Ambassador to the Philippines Steven James Robinson on Friday said that he sees President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr. taking a very measured and balanced approach in dealing with the West Philippine Sea (WPS) issue.
Cambodia and Beijing on Tuesday denied a report that they are building a secret naval facility for the Chinese fleet, as Australia’s new prime minister voiced concern and called for transparency.
China has put forward plans to dramatically expand security and economic cooperation with South Pacific nations, with one regional leader calling it a thinly veiled effort to lock them into “Beijing’s orbit” and Washington warning against “shadowy” deals.
Presumptive president Ferdinand Marcos Jr. returned to the Philippines Friday (May 20) from his trip to Australia, Politiko has learned.
Presumptive president Ferdinand Marcos Jr. flew to Australia Monday (May 16), with the trip kept under wraps by his staff in Manila, the Sydney Morning Herald has reported.
Lawyer Vic Rodriguez has rebuked Filipinos who protested the visit of presumptive president Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to Australia.
Australia’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Saturday he will “empathise” much more if he wins May 21 elections but was accused by the opposition of making a desperate political manoeuvre.
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison urged a calm response Thursday after the Solomon Islands’ leader cited an “invasion” threat and said his nation was being treated like an infant wielding a handgun.
Australia’s defence minister on Sunday accused China of paying bribes to win international deals but refused to say if the corruption extended to Beijing’s newly signed defence pact with the Solomon Islands.