The Philippines and Vietnam have announced that they will conduct joint naval exercises in the South China Sea to practice countering China. The exercise, which is the first of its kind between the two countries, will involve a patrol ship of Vietnam’s coast guard, which is expected to stay in the area until August 9. The Vietnamese crew will engage in joint training exercises with the Philippine coast guard, focusing on search and rescue, fire and explosion prevention, and maritime safety. The training will also cover responding to different scenarios in international waters, including aggressive actions by the China Coast Guard and Navy. The agreement between the two countries was signed during President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s state visit to Vietnam in January.

The news was reported by Radio Free Asia. It should be noted that both the Philippines and Vietnam are currently facing aggressive actions by Chinese ships near their territorial waters. In response to these challenges, the Philippines has received support from Japan, which has agreed to provide funding for the construction of patrol ships. This funding is part of the largest maritime security project in the world, and the Philippine Coast Guard will be receiving Japanese ships as part of this initiative. The aim of these joint naval exercises between the Philippines and Vietnam is to strengthen their cooperation in countering China and enhancing their maritime security capabilities.

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• The joint naval exercises will take place in the South China Sea.
• A Vietnamese patrol ship will remain in the area until August 9.
• The training includes responding to aggressive actions by China in international waters.
• The agreement was signed during President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s visit to Vietnam in January.