British Foreign Secretary David Lammy arrives in PhilippinesLondon, March 12 (Reuters) – Britain is concerned about China’s “dangerous and destabilizing” activities in the South China Sea, British Foreign Secretary David Lammy said on Monday.
“We are concerned about China’s dangerous and destabilizing activities in the South China Sea,” Lammy said in a note on X. “The UK and the world economy depend on these trade routes to remain safe and secure.”
In a video accompanying his post, Lammy said: “The Philippines is at the forefront of this, frequently challenging freedom of navigation and international law.”
His comments came after a visit to the Philippines, which is expanding security partnerships with countries including Britain amid rising tensions in the South China Sea and clashes with China.
Britain and the Philippines signed a joint framework agreement over the weekend to enhance cooperation across defence, regional security and climate action.
Last month, the United States condemned “dangerous” maneuvers by a Chinese naval helicopter that endangered the safety of a Philippine government aircraft patrolling a disputed area of the South China Sea.
