菲律宾和越南在南中国海争端中签署海上安全防卫合作协定。 Philippines and Vietnam sign defense cooperation agreement for maritime security amid South China Sea disputes.

菲律宾和越南将于2024年8月28日签署国防合作协定,由ABS-CBN新闻报道,旨在加强海上安全、军事培训和信息共享方面的军事联系与合作。 The Philippines and Vietnam will sign a defense cooperation agreement on 28 Aug 2024, reported by ABS-CBN News, aiming to strengthen military ties and cooperation for maritime security, military training, and information-sharing. 这是因为两国在南海面临与中国的领土争端。 This comes as both nations face territorial disputes with China in the South China Sea. 预计该协定将在越南国防部长潘万江将军访问马尼拉期间签署。 The agreement is expected to be signed during Vietnamese Defense Minister General Phan Van Giang's visit to Manila.