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EU’s US$17 million maritime aid for Philippines targets Asian ‘fault lines’
The European Union has provided US$17 million in maritime aid to the Philippines as part of a strengthened partnership aimed at expanding its Indo-Pacific strategy into security. Analysts suggest this move reflects the EU's desire to address maritime disputes and uphold the rules-based order in the region.
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