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Vietnam and Philippines boost security ties amid South China Sea tensions

Vietnam's President To Lam concluded a tour of Southeast Asia by strengthening security alliances with the Philippines. The two nations elevated their relationship to an enhanced strategic partnership and renewed a defense cooperation agreement. This move aims to bolster their joint capabilities in maritime security and improve coordinated responses to regional changes. AI

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Vietnam and Philippines boost security ties amid South China Sea tensions

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Bloomberg ·

    Philippines, Vietnam close ranks on South China Sea as To Lam visits

    The leaders of Vietnam and the Philippines upheld the importance of keeping the freedom of navigation in the South China Sea amid tensions in the strategic waterway where Beijing lays expansive claim. “As fellow claimant states, we reaffirm that maintaining peace, stability and t…