Australia to discuss East Sea with Singapore
Viet Nga, VOV’s correspondent in Australia -
(VOVWORLD) - Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison will visit Singapore on Thursday to discuss a regional response to the escalating strategic competition between the US and China.
 Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison. (Photo: Bianca De Marchi) |
The East Sea (internationally known as South China Sea) will lead the agenda.
“The Australian” reported Monday that the two sides are expected to express their support for international laws on freedom of navigation in the East Sea, the role of ASEAN and Singapore in boosting economic and security cooperation in the region, ASEAN’s vision for the Indo-Pacific region, and the role of the East Asia Summit in ensuring freedom for all countries in the region.
Singapore is PM Morrison’s first destination before attending the G7 Summit in England. He will visit France following the summit.
Viet Nga, VOV’s correspondent in Australia