FRANCE is ready to hold joint maritime patrols in the West Philippine Sea, its top diplomat in Manila said Wednesday, reaffirming Paris' bid to reinforce its role as a "like-minded" partner in the Indo-Pacific.

French Ambassador to the Philippines Marie Fontanel made the statement after Armed Forces of the Philippines chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. said more states are seeking to hold air and sea patrols with the Philippines.

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