MANILA, Philippines – Nakadepende sa pagpayag ng pamahalaan ng mga kaalyado ng bansa ang pagsasagawa ng mga susunod pang multilateral maritime drills sa pagitan ng Pilipinas at mga kaalyado nito.
“Conducting MMCA (multilateral maritime cooperative activity) with allied countries in the coming days is feasible, provided that all parties approve them at the ministerial level and in alignment with the international rules-based orders and international law,” sinabi ni Armed Forces of the Philippines spokesperson Col. Francel Margareth Padilla sa mensahe sa mga mamamahayag nitong Miyerkules, Abril 10.
Ang ministerial level ay tumutukoy sa pag-apruba ng defense establishments ng mga kaalyado bansa na nais lumahok sa MMCA.
“We welcome more like-minded nations to join us in future MCAs,” dagdag niya.
Ani Padilla, ang katatapos lamang na MMCA ng Pilipinas, Estados Unidos, Japan at Australia sa West Philippine Sea ay ginanap sa exclusive economic zone ng bansa at nasa ilalim ng International law at established norms.
“These activities serve as a resolute statement of unity reaffirming our adherence to International laws. They embody the practical manifestation of our partnerships and collaboration with like-minded nations, showing our collective resolve to ensure stability and security in the region,” sinabi pa ni Padilla. RNT/JGC
