President Marcos thanks Canada for ‘vocal, consistent support’ in South China Sea
President Marcos of the Philippines met with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to discuss maritime security and the South China Sea. Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to international law and the 2016 arbitral ruling regarding territorial waters.
Why it matters
The meeting underscores the strengthening of international alliances against China's territorial claims in the Indo-Pacific region.
VANCOUVER - President Marcos yesterday conveyed his gratitude to the Canadian government for its "vocal and consistent support" for a rules-based order in the South China Sea, particularly to the "final and legally binding" Arbitral Award, during his meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.
The article reports on diplomatic meetings and official statements, focusing on international law and bilateral cooperation.
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