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PBBM: ASEAN-Australia cooperation vital to peace, security
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. called on Australia to maintain its active participation in fostering peace and stability within the Indo-Pacific region during the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit.
Marcos expressed appreciation for Australia's expanded strategic focus on the Indo-Pacific and encouraged continued engagement through bilateral ties and ASEAN.
He urged Australia to promote peace through confidence-building measures, preventive diplomacy, and conflict resolution.
The Philippine president also conveyed gratitude for Australia's unwavering support for the rule of law, the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), and the 2016 Arbitral Award concerning the South China Sea.
Marcos highlighted Australia's contributions to maritime cooperation, including capacity-building and academic initiatives that promote international law.
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