Australia-Philippines Ties Undergo ‘Watershed’ Moment Amid Rising Indo-Pacific Tensions

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Philippines President Ferdinand R Marcos Jr sign a memorandum of understanding for a strategicpartnership at the Malacanang Presidential Palace in Manila, Philippines, Friday, September 8, 2023. AAP Image/Mick Tsikas

Australia and the Philippines have become strategic partners following a pivotal meeting between the countries’ leaders on Sept. 8.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he was honoured to be able to facilitate the ramp-up in ties, which was a historic moment in relations between the two nations and would see both countries work as partners to maintain a stable region.