The Philippine Coast Guard has called on China to respect the country's sovereignty over its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) as a condition for deescalating tensions between the two nations. The statement, released on Thursday, emphasized the importance of mutual trust and cooperation in improving relations.
https://channelnewsasia.com/asia/philippine-navy-exercise-near-disputed-shoal-amid-standoff-china-4869271The Philippine Navy conducted exercises in the South China Sea on Friday as part of its efforts to assert its sovereignty over waters also claimed by China, which has been deemed to have no legal basis according to an international ruling. The Philippines is asserting its rights despite China's claim that it controls most of the strategic waterway.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/01/17/news/national/philippine-navy-holds-exercise-near-scarborough-shoal/2040651The Philippine Coast Guard has urged China to respect the Philippines' sovereign rights in its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) as a condition for deescalating tensions between the two nations. This comes after a recent standoff and during the 10th round of talks under a bilateral mechanism aimed at addressing issues in the South China Sea. The Philippine Coast Guard specifically mentioned that China's expansive territorial claims overlap with the EEZs of several countries, including Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Vietnam. A 2016 international arbitral tribunal ruling found that China's claims have no basis under international law, a decision China does not recognize.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/philippine-navy-holds-exercise-near-disputed-shoal-amid-standoff-with-china/article69108429.eceThe Philippine coast guard has called on China to respect its sovereign rights in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of the Philippines, a key maritime trade route where China's territorial claims overlap with those of several Southeast Asian nations. The demand comes after a recent standoff between the two countries, which have been engaged in a 10th round of talks under a bilateral mechanism to address issues in the South China Sea. Despite agreeing to boost communication and deepen dialogue, both sides also criticized each other over recent incidents.
https://en.tempo.co/read/1965174/philippine-navy-holds-exercise-near-disputed-shoal-amid-standoff-with-chinaCharge d'affaires of Poland to India, Sebastian Domzalski, has expressed his country's eagerness to strengthen its strategic partnership with India following a recent visit by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Domzalski highlighted the growing cooperation between the two nations and stated that they look forward to further developing their relationship. This sentiment was shared ahead of Poland taking on the chairmanship of the European Union, indicating an increased focus on deepening ties with key international partners like India.
https://www.lokmattimes.com/international/look-forward-to-growing-cooperation-with-india-polish-envoy-ahead-of-taking-eu-chairmanship/Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto will attend the Republic Day celebrations in India, marking a significant moment in the strengthening of strategic cooperation between Indonesia and India. This visit is notable as it follows an agreement reached by both countries in 2018 to establish a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The partnership has led to increased collaboration in areas such as economic development, defense, and maritime affairs.
https://en.tempo.co/read/1964931/prabowo-to-visit-india-next-week-as-chief-guest-of-republic-dayPresident Prabowo Subianto is set to attend the 76th Republic Day ceremony in India as the chief guest, marking a significant event in Indonesia-India bilateral relations. This visit underscores the growing strategic cooperation between the two nations, particularly in economic, defense, and maritime affairs, which began with an agreement on a comprehensive strategic partnership in 2018. During his trip, Prabowo will also witness the exchange of several government-to-government memorandums of understanding (MoUs) in various sectors such as health, culture, education, maritime safety and security, and quality assurance of traditional medicine.
https://en.antaranews.com/news/341726/prabowo-to-be-chief-guest-at-indias-republic-day-ceremony?utm_source=antaranews&utm_medium=desktop&utm_campaign=top_newsRussian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed a comprehensive strategic partnership treaty in the Kremlin, marking a significant breakthrough in their relationship. The two leaders discussed cooperation on various areas including trade, economic ties, and the construction of a nuclear power plant in Iran. Russia has strengthened its ties with Iran since the start of the Ukraine war, and the agreement is expected to raise concerns in the West due to both countries' destabilizing influence. Historically, Russia has provided Iran with military equipment such as S-300 air defense systems, and Iranian media reports suggest interest in acquiring more advanced systems like the S-400.
https://www.firstpost.com/world/truly-a-breakthrough-document-putin-pezeshkian-ink-strategic-partnership-treaty-13853897.htmlRussian President Vladimir Putin is reportedly open to negotiating territory swaps with Ukraine as part of potential talks with US President Donald Trump, but will likely demand guarantees that Ukraine does not join NATO and limits its military capabilities. However, Ukraine's advances in the Kursk region have stalled due to heavy Russian reinforcements, including troops from North Korea, and it has begun to lose ground. The conflict has led to over 150,000 residents being forced to evacuate their homes, with some displaced residents protesting for compensation for destroyed properties.
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