(Manila Comprehensive) The Philippine media quoted the Philippine Army Commander Brauna on Thursday (July 27) that China proposed to the Philippines to hold joint military exercises, but the Philippine Army must further study the matter.
The exercise location will not be in the South China Sea
According to him, this proposal was put forward by the Chinese ambassador to Manila.He did not disclose which region and when the joint exercise may be held, but mentioned that military exercises will not be held in the South China Sea with sovereignty disputes.
According to CNNPHILIPIPINES and PTV of the Philippine Camp Television, Blauna said: "We try to establish relations with the army and armed forces around the world, which is a way for us to prevent war."
He pointed out that the plan to hold a joint exercise meets the wishes of the Philippine President President President President, that is, Manila hopes to "be friends of all people and not be enemy with anyone."
However, the Philippine spokesman Agilla emphasized that the conversation between Brauna and the Chinese ambassador was "informal."The Chinese Embassy in Manila did not immediately respond to the comment request.
