Defense forces of the Philippines, Australia, Japan, and the United States conducted the first Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity in the West Philippine Sea.
The Armed Forces of the Philippines says the activities were 'designed to enhance the different forces' abilities to work together effectively in maritime scenarios'
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Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio’s Washington summit on April 11 comes at a time of deepening security cooperation as well as some challenges to economic ties.