Australia Continues Ramp up of Ties With Philippines

A Philippine flag flutters next to navy ships anchored at the Philippine-occupied Thitu island in the disputed South China Sea, on April 21, 2023.TED ALJIBE/AFP via Getty Images

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will look to continue ramping up ties with the Philippines with direct talks with the country’s President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Sept. 8.

This follows the announcement in August that Australia would look to work more closely with the Philippines on defence and security-related issues.