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Lammy, UK's Lammy, says that Britain and the Philippines are committed to rules-based orders

David Lammy, British Foreign Minister, said that Britain and the Philippines are committed to an international order based on rules.

Lammy, on an official visit to the Philippines, said that both countries had stood together, supporting Ukraine, and promoting a free, open Indo-Pacific.

Lammy and his Philippine counterpart said at a press conference that they were charting a course for their relationship in the face of global instability. They also emphasized that it was important to strengthen ties with other like-minded countries, such as the Philippines.

The Philippines and Britain have signed a framework agreement for enhanced cooperation in multiple areas including defence, regional safety, and climate change, opening the door to deeper collaboration when it comes to addressing challenges and opportunities shared by both countries.

Lammy and Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs Enrique Manalo both signed the agreement, and both highlighted their commitments to expanding economic ties in the Indo-Pacific and promoting regional stability.

"We are countries committed to international law." We are a country that is committed to the rule-based order. "We are countries who take our obligations under UN Charter seriously," Lammy stated.

Manalo, for his part, expressed the appreciation of his country to Britain's "firm commitment to a free and peaceful Indo-Pacific Region," and added that both nations had agreed to continue participating and exchanging in joint military exercise.

Manalo stated, "We are pleased with the United Kingdom's Indo-Pacific strategy towards a more deliberate engagement within the region including the Philippines."

In the face of rising tensions and confrontations between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea, the Philippines is expanding its security partnerships. It has also maintained its longstanding alliance with the United States.

(source: Reuters)