‘EU’s Indo-Pacific strategy reflects Philippine foreign policy stance’

The European Union’s Indo-Pacific strategy is said to mirror and support how the Philippines is approaching its foreign policy in a “multipolar” world, analysts and diplomats noted.

Amador Research Services

MANILA, Philippines — The European Union’s Indo-Pacific strategy is said to mirror and support how the Philippines is approaching its foreign policy in a “multipolar” world.

“It sees itself as one that should engage other countries,” Victor Andres Manhit, president of Stratbase ADR Institute, said at the European Union Indo-Pacific Strategy Conference. 

“The more friends that can support Philippine national interests vis-a-vis shared values, vis-a-vis rules-based international order is best for the country and to expand that kind of cooperation and collaboration will making their foreign policy stronger.”

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