European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Monday expressed willingness to share data with the Philippines to be able to strengthen cooperation on maritime safety.
In the joint press assertion with President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., von der Leyen stated the worldwide geopolitical panorama has been altering and threatening at current instances.
She additionally emphasised the EU’s stand on the arbitral ruling that invalidated China’s huge claims within the South China Sea.
“The European Union underlines that the 2016 award of the arbitral tribunal on the South China Sea is legally binding and that it provides the basis for peaceful resolving disputes between the parties,” von der Leyen stated.
“We are ready to strengthen the cooperation between the Philippines on maritime security in the region by sharing information, conducting threat assessment and building the capacity of your national coast guard center and your coast guard,” she added.
She additional stated the EU has been pushing for a free and open Indo-Pacific “because an Indo-Pacific free from threats of coercion is key to all our stability, our peace and to the prosperity of our people.”
Von der Leyen arrived at Malacañan Palace earlier than 10 a.m. on Monday for the bilateral assembly with Marcos.
Marcos had invited her to go to the Philippines, the EU stated.
Von der Leyen arrived within the nation on Saturday.
She may even communicate at a high-level business occasion organized by the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) in partnership with the Makati Business Club (MBC).
Her go to to the nation might be till Tuesday, August 1. —KG, GMA Integrated News
Source: www.gmanetwork.com
