American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, May 2, 2014 – Acting Deputy Defense Secretary
Christine H. Fox met at the Pentagon today with Philippine Vice President
Jejomar Binay to discuss enhancing bilateral defense ties and regional security
issues.
James Swartout, a spokesman for Fox, said the acting deputy
secretary congratulated Binay on the recent signing of the Enhanced Defense
Cooperation Agreement, which deepens U.S. engagement with the Philippines. She
also reiterated the U.S. commitment to helping the Philippines develop its
maritime domain awareness and maritime security capabilities, he added.
In addition, Swartout said, the pair commented on the
productive discussions between U.S., Philippine and other regional leaders at
the recent U.S.-Association of Southeast Asian Nations Defense Forum hosted in
Hawaii by Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, and Binay complimented Fox on the
success of President Barack Obama's recent trip to the Philippines.
The two leaders also discussed regional security
developments, including recent events in the South China Sea, Swartout said.
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