Philippines, India holds the first joint naval exercises in the disputed South China Sea South China Sea News

This exercise coincided with the departure of President Ferdinand Marcus for a five -day trip to India, where he said that he would look forward to deepening maritime relations.

India and the Philippines organized the first common and free exercises in the disputed South China Sea.

The two -day joint military deployment, which lasts on Sunday, is likely to be angry, which claims nearly all of all The main waterway And he has a separate person Regional conflicts With the Asian countries.

The Filipino Chief of Staff, Romeo Brinner Junior, said on Monday that the joint sail took place inside the exclusive economic zone in his country.

“We have not tested any unwanted incidents, but there are still those who think of us – as we have already expected,” Brinner told reporters.

In the previous joint patrols with the other foreign navy, the Chinese navy and the Coast Guard kept watching from a distance, according to the Philippine army.

The Indian naval ships that participated in the Ins Delhi, Tanker Ins Shakti and Corvette Ins Kiltan. The Philippines published two divisions, BRP Miguel Malvar and BRP Jose Rizal.

This exercise coincided with the departure of President Ferdinand Marcus for a five -day trip to India, where he said that he would look forward to deepening maritime relations and seeking cooperation in sectors including defense, pharmaceutical preparations and agriculture.

Meanwhile, Brinner expressed his hope that the Philippine forces would be able to involve the Indian army in more common maneuvers in the future.

He said that the excavation “sends a strong signal to solidarity, strength in partnership and energy energy between the two pulsating democrats in the Pacific Ocean.”

The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement that regional and marine conflicts should be resolved between the countries concerned directly, and no third party should interfere.

In response to a question last week about the Philippines plans to build military cooperation, the Chinese Ministry of National Defense of the country described the “rioters” that correspond to foreign forces to stir up troubles, while China considers its territorial waters.

“China never overcomes its determination and will protect national regional sovereignty, rights and marine interests, and counter -measures are taken against any provocations by the Philippine side,” Zhang Xiauang spokesman told reporters.

the The South China Sea It is a strategic shipment by 3 trillion dollars from the annual trade transported by ships.

The 2016 ruling of the International Arbitration Court found that China’s comprehensive claims have no basis under international law, a decision rejecting Beijing.