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Philippines Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo has contested Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's claim that Manila's maritime actions are influenced by external forces, stating it distorts the real issue. Manalo emphasized that the matter pertains to the Philippines' national interests rather than a strategic rivalry among major powers. He reaffirmed Manila's stance that its maritime actions are based on sovereignty and security concerns, independent of foreign influence.

Courtesy: theprint.in

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