PBBM WELCOMES FRANCE’S BID TO JOIN MILITARY EXERCISES IN WPS, THANKS GLOBAL SUPPORT TO PH ON SOVEREIGN ISSUE
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. welcomed intentions of the
French government to join the military exercises in the West Philippine Sea
(WPS).
This development is indicative of the growing support
from the international community to uphold the sovereign rights of the
Philippines in WPS, according to President Marcos.
In an interview on the sidelines of the state’s financial
aid distribution in General Santos City on Friday, President Marcos said he
remains thankful for the global support to the Philippines amid the challenges
in the contested waters.
“Kami’y nagpapasalamat sa lahat ng mga iba’t-ibang bansa
kahit na nanggagaling sa malayo pa ngunit sila ay handang tumulong sa atin,” he
said.
“At kapag tayo’y nagkaproblema, very supportive sila
hindi lamang sa salita kung hindi pati na sa mga tinatawag na joint cruises,”
he added.
“Kaya’t lahat ng tumutulong sa atin, lahat ng tumutulong
sa Pilipinas, kami’y nagpapasalamat at ito ay magiging malaking bagay, malaking
tulong para mapayapa at maging stable ang West Philippine Sea,” the President
said.
President Marcos said support from international
community is important to guarantee the freedom of navigation in the WPS and
that the global economy will not affected.
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