菲律宾国防部长特奥多罗(Teodoro)怀疑东南亚与北约类似的联盟, Philippine Defense Secretary Teodoro doubts a NATO-like alliance in Southeast Asia due to varied interests.

菲律宾国防部长Gilberto Teodoro表示质疑在东南亚建立类似北约的联盟, Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro expressed skepticism about creating a NATO-like alliance in Southeast Asia, citing diverse national interests and existing alliances as obstacles. 他注意到菲律宾与美国和东盟其他成员国与中国的防卫关系。 He noted the Philippines' defense ties with the U.S. and other ASEAN members' relationships with China. Teodoro敦促东盟承认中国在南中国海的侵略行动,并呼吁加快谈判解决领土争端的行为守则。 Teodoro urged ASEAN to acknowledge China's aggressive actions in the South China Sea and called for expedited negotiations on a code of conduct to address territorial disputes.