AT least six countries are interested in having their navies carry out joint patrols with the Philippines in the tension-shrouded South China Sea. But Brawner said Germany, Canada and France are also open to joint patrols. Brawner said joint patrols are "definitely in our plan and right now we are in the process of working with the other countries." Brawner said Canada and France also supported the idea of joint patrols during the recent Defense Chiefs' meeting in Fiji last July. He said at least three other countries are also carrying out joint patrols.

Source: Manila Times September 15, 2023 19:03 UTC