Manila Bulletin
South China Sea matters discussed during Marcos-Widodo talk — Angeles
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. and Indonesian President Joko Widodo discussed the reliance of their countries on the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) for mutual defense and cooperation.
The discussion between the two leaders touched upon the broader aspect of ASEAN's role in regional security.
While specific details were not elaborated, Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles confirmed that the South China Sea issue was implicitly included in their discussion.
Both the Philippines and Indonesia, along with other ASEAN members, share a common goal of maintaining peace and stability in the region, particularly in the disputed South China Sea.
The Philippines is involved in a territorial dispute with China over parts of the South China Sea, also known as the West Philippine Sea.
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