Philippines and Vietnam sign defense cooperation agreement for maritime security amid South China Sea disputes.

The Philippines and Vietnam will sign a defense cooperation agreement on 28 Aug 2024, reported by ABS-CBN News, aiming to strengthen military ties and cooperation for maritime security, military training, and information-sharing. This comes as both nations face territorial disputes with China in the South China Sea. The agreement is expected to be signed during Vietnamese Defense Minister General Phan Van Giang's visit to Manila.

August 28, 2024
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