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Marcos eyes Indonesia sea pact to settle China maritime dispute
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. stated that the Philippines might explore a strategy similar to the 2014 sea border agreement with Indonesia to resolve the maritime dispute with China in the West Philippine Sea.
This approach would involve examining the successful negotiation process that established the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) borders between the Philippines and Indonesia.
Marcos believes that this strategy is worth exploring as it represents a precedent for achieving a resolution in maritime boundary discussions.
He expressed optimism about the potential success of this strategy but also indicated openness to alternative plans if it proves ineffective, viewing it as a starting point for negotiations.
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