In order to strengthen security in the South China Sea, where China is strengthening its maritime advancement, the top of the Philippine Coast Guard has indicated that it will request Japan to provide five new large patrol vessels.
Philippine President Marcos is scheduled to visit Japan for the first time next month, and discussions are expected to take place over the strengthening of support.
Secretary Abu, who is the top of the Philippine Coast Guard, responded to media coverage after meeting with Akihiko Tanaka, Chairman of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in Manila, the capital, on the 20th.
In this, Secretary Abu expressed his intention to seek support from Japan for the provision of at least five new large patrol ships and the establishment of a new base equipped with a dedicated wharf where large patrol ships can dock and resupply. I was.
The Philippine Coast Guard has received a total of 12 patrol boats through JICA until last year, and is strengthening its security system in the South China Sea, where China is strengthening its maritime expansion.
However, in the South China Sea, there are frequent cases in which Philippine carriers are obstructed by Chinese Coast Guard ships, and many Chinese ships are anchored in the exclusive economic zone, and the Philippine government has expressed strong concerns. I'm here.
Under these circumstances, Philippine President Marcos is scheduled to visit Japan for the first time next month, and discussions are expected to be held between the two governments over strengthening his support.