US, Philippines, Japan, Australia affirm cooperation toward safer Indo-Pacific

‌The Philippines, Japan, ​Australia ‌and the United States, a ‌grouping known as ‌the Squad, have affirmed a ⁠collective ​desire ⁠to enhance their cooperation ⁠toward a ​safer and more ⁠prosperous Indo-Pacific, the Philippine ⁠defence ​minister said on ⁠Thursday.