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Navy ship from India arrived in the Philippines for a 4 day visit in
order to boost the defensive ties with Philippines.
Lt. Commander Domingo the
Philippine Navy Spokesman release a statement that the goodwill visit of Indian
Ship Sahyadri meant to strengthen and
enhance mutual relation between two navies.
“It provided opportunity for Indian
Navy personnel to relax and unwind at the same time, build camaraderie with Filipino
people and Filipino counterparts” Domingo said.
India and Philippines are
embroiled in territorial dispute with China.
China maintained its presence in West
Philippine Sea areas within Philippines’ EEZ (exclusive economic zone),
including Panatag Shoal, Panganiban Reef
and Ayungin Shoal in Palawan.
Territorial dispute between China
and India covers about 125,000 square kilometers of land.
According to latest report “Chinese
soldiers advanced into a remote part of Western Himalayas claimed by India.”
China also reportedly displayed banner
declaring that the area is part of their territory.
Philippine Navy officials
confirmed that the visit had nothing to do with territorial issues.
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