PH, China foreign ministers to sign accord for direct communication

Philippine and Chinese foreign ministers will sign an agreement next week to establish direct communication lines between their ministries at various levels, aiming to avoid miscalculation and miscommunication in the West Philippine Sea.

The agreement is part of 14 bilateral deals expected to be signed during President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s state visit to China from January 3 to 5.

DFA Assistant Secretary Nathaniel Imperial stated that the deal aims to prevent 'miscalculations and miscommunications' regarding the South China Sea issue.