Closer Philippines-Indonesia defence ties could bolster Manila’s claims in South China Sea

Indonesian President Joko Widodo and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. look on before delivering a joint statement at the Malacanang Palace, in Manila, Philippines, January 10, 2024.

Indonesian President Joko Widodo (left) meets his Philippine counterpart Ferdinand Marcos Jr in Manila on Jan 10.

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Mara Cepeda

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MANILA – The Philippines and Indonesia have moved to bolster their security cooperation, as South-east Asia continues to deal with Beijing’s rising assertiveness in the disputed South China Sea.

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr and Indonesian President Joko Widodo

discussed the maritime disputes and other regional security issues

during the latter’s three-day visit to Manila from Jan 9 to 11.

Closer Philippines-Indonesia defence ties could bolster Manila’s claims in South China Sea

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