(Moosby Port Composite Electric) Pacific Island Boabia New Guinea recently Signing the Defense Cooperation Agreement , allowing the U.S. military to use the Pakistani military base unimpededly.As the competition between China and the United States has become increasingly fierce, this has opened the door for the United States to establish a new military footprint in the Western Pacific.
The United States and Pakistani signed the agreement in May this year.According to a quoted by AFP, the United States will be able to be stationed in the six major ports and airports of Pakistan and airports, including Pakistan and Australia's LOMBRUM joint naval base in the Australian Island.Essence
According to the agreement, the United States can pass these facilities without hindrance to "deploy equipment, materials and materials in advance."The U.S. military will also have the exclusive use rights of some base areas, which can conduct development and construction activities in these areas.
Agence France -Presse pointed out that the United States can strengthen the US military facilities north of Pakistan's newly north of Pakistan by using the Rongbru base.
Pakistan domestic critics refer to the agreement to erode national sovereignty
This agreement caused controversy in Pakistan, and critics questioned that it would erode national sovereignty.Former Pakistani Prime Minister O'Neal said: "Basin does not conflict with anyone. What is worrying is that we allow foreign troops to enter our country freely, which brings unnecessary attention to Basin." He also pointed out: "To do this in the United States to protect our national interests, we all know the geopolitical situation in this area. "
Pakistan Prime Minister Marlape emphasized when the parliament defended the agreement on Wednesday that Pakistanosuke will not be damaged by "any form".He said: "In the past 48 years, our army has been eroded. Sovereignty is defined by military power and strength."
Pakistan is rich in natural resources and close to important shipping routes, which makes it increasingly at the center of China -US diplomatic wrestling.The Pakistani government has previously said that signing a defense agreement with the United States does not affect Pakistan and other countries including Pakistan and other countries including China.
In addition, President Pacao Pacao President Pacific, Hapois, revealed that several Chinese ships enter the exclusive economy of Palau.After the incident of the district , he had asked the United States to increase patrols in Palau's waters.He also stated that the United States was welcome to increase garrison locally.
For Palau's statement, Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman Wang Wenbin stated on Thursday (15th) that it has learned from relevant departments that related Chinese ships have sheltered in the relevant sea area and have not conducted any marine survey and investigation activities. China has notified this notice.Related countries.
He said that China has always complied with the basic criteria of international law and international relations, and has always strictly required Chinese ships to exercise the right to navigating freedom in accordance with the law and carry out scientific research activities.
HP> said in an exclusive interview with Reuters on Wednesday: "No matter what happens, we will be sandwiched in the middle. It is important to be protected ... To gain peace, we must show the power."
Hamps said that the last time the Chinese ship invaded Palau's waters was last month, when the ship seemed to be investigating the area near the Palau fiber cable.He intends to ask this issue at the Leadership Meeting of the Pacific Island Forum in November.
The United States is striving for the strategic support of the Pacific island nation through a series of diplomacy and fiscal measures to compete against China's similar efforts in the local area.Last year, China signed a security agreement with the Solomon Islands, causing anxiety in the United States, Australia and New Zealand.
