First Trilateral Summit Meeting of US, Japan, and Philippines

• American President Joe Biden hosted the inaugural trilateral summit among the United States, Japan, and the Philippines on April 11, 2024, at the White House in Washington D.C. The meeting underscored the commitment of the United States to support its allies, Japan and the Philippines, amid escalating territorial disputes with China.
• Prior to the summit, the maritime forces of the Philippines, Japan, the United States, and Australia conducted a joint maritime exercise named Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) in the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone on April 7, 2024, in response to Chinese harassment allegations by the Philippines.
• Both the Senkaku Islands and the Second Thomas Shoal lie within the South China Sea, a region vital for trade and potentially rich in oil and gas reserves. China’s expansive claims in the area have sparked conflicts with multiple neighboring countries.

Also Read: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar: Top 10 Quiz Questions with Answers

                         >> Download Current Affairs PDFs Here

                              Download Sakshi Education Mobile APP