Japan, U.S. and Philippines to Hold First Maritime Consultation on South China Sea
In a significant move to address the growing tensions in the South China Sea, Japan, the United States, and the Philippines will convene their inaugural trilateral maritime consultation in Tokyo on Tuesday.
The consultation, first agreed upon at a trilateral summit in April, will focus on exchanging views on the evolving situation in the South China Sea, where China’s activities have significantly increased. Key discussions will revolve around collaborative strategies to uphold and reinforce a free and open maritime order grounded in the rule of law.
Ryo Nakamura, director-general of the Japanese Foreign Ministry’s Southeast and Southwest Asian Affairs Department, will lead the gathering. Joining him will be Mira Rapp-Hooper, senior director for East Asia and Oceania at the U.S. National Security Council, and Maria Theresa Lazaro, undersecretary of the Philippine Foreign Affairs Department.
This trilateral maritime consultation signifies a deepening commitment among Japan, the United States, and the Philippines to collaborate on ensuring security and stability in the vital Indo-Pacific region.
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