(Bloomberg) — The Philippines and Vietnam are likely to sign agreements to strengthen security ties during Vietnamese Defense Minister Gen. Phan Van Giang’s visit to Manila on Friday, a senior Philippine official said.
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Manila aims to improve relations between the defense and military sectors of both countries, Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said Tuesday.
Vietnam and the Philippines have deepened cooperation, including between their coast guards, as they grapple with disputes with China over parts of the South China Sea. The two Southeast Asian countries recently filed separate briefs with the United Nations claiming exclusive rights to resources in the disputed sea.
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