Axel Lloyd
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Ufilipino imesema kwamba iwapo mgogoro wa Taiwan utaibuka kua Vita kamili bhasi watairuhusu Marekani kutumia kambi zao za jeshi kujibu mashambulizi yote ya Uchina,hayo yamesemwa na balozi wa Ufilipino nchini Marekani.
Balozi huyo pia ameongeza kwamba Ufilipino ipo kwenye mazungumzo na Marekani ili kuongeza kambi za jeshi zitakazotumiwa na vikosi vya Marekani kwenye nchi hiyo.
Amid the Taiwan-China crisis, the Philippines has stated that it would allow the US forces to use its military bases in the event of a Taiwan conflict
The statement was made by Jose Manuel Romualdez, Philippines' ambassador to the US with the caveat "if it is important for us, for our own security,". It is pertinent to note that Romualdez is a relative of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and wields considerable influence in the power corridors of Manila.
His statement indicates the position Manila is taking despite assuming a relative neutral stance on the Taiwan issue. "Nobody wants to have any kind of war or confrontation. We want to ask both countries to lessen the tension by having more dialogue and then trying to resolve all of these issues because it's in our part of the world," added Romualdez.
The envoy also added that Manila is in talks with Washington to increase the number of military bases that US forces can use in Philippine territory.
"Our military and the military of the United States are all looking into what are the possible areas,"
Romualdez's statement comes in the backdrop of the Biden administration announcing a more than $1 billion arms sale to Taiwan, much to the chagrin of China. Moreover, last week, two American warships had sailed through the Taiwan.
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US may use our military bases in case of a Taiwan conflict, says Philippine ambassador to the US
Balozi huyo pia ameongeza kwamba Ufilipino ipo kwenye mazungumzo na Marekani ili kuongeza kambi za jeshi zitakazotumiwa na vikosi vya Marekani kwenye nchi hiyo.
Amid the Taiwan-China crisis, the Philippines has stated that it would allow the US forces to use its military bases in the event of a Taiwan conflict
The statement was made by Jose Manuel Romualdez, Philippines' ambassador to the US with the caveat "if it is important for us, for our own security,". It is pertinent to note that Romualdez is a relative of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and wields considerable influence in the power corridors of Manila.
His statement indicates the position Manila is taking despite assuming a relative neutral stance on the Taiwan issue. "Nobody wants to have any kind of war or confrontation. We want to ask both countries to lessen the tension by having more dialogue and then trying to resolve all of these issues because it's in our part of the world," added Romualdez.
The envoy also added that Manila is in talks with Washington to increase the number of military bases that US forces can use in Philippine territory.
"Our military and the military of the United States are all looking into what are the possible areas,"
Romualdez's statement comes in the backdrop of the Biden administration announcing a more than $1 billion arms sale to Taiwan, much to the chagrin of China. Moreover, last week, two American warships had sailed through the Taiwan.
WION
US may use our military bases in case of a Taiwan conflict, says Philippine ambassador to the US