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The Philippines and the United States have agreed to restart joint maritime patrols in the South China Sea in light of the “shared regional security challenges” that both countries face.
The decision was reached during the meeting between US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin III and Department of National Defense chief Carlito Galvez Jr., according to the readout issued by the US Department of Defense on Friday.
“Both leaders exchanged views on shared regional security challenges in the Indo-Pacific and underscored the importance of close operational coordination,” the readout stated.
