AUKUS deal to ensure peace and security in Indo-Pacific, says U.S. admiral

MANILA, Oct 14 (Reuters) – A defence pact between Australia, the United States and Britain will ensure peace, security and stability in the region, the commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command said on Thursday.

All nations understand the importance of this region to the global economy, Admiral John Aquilino told a joint news conference with the Philippines military.

(Reporting by Neil Jerome Morales; Editing by Martin Petty)

((neiljerome.morales@thomsonreuters.com; +632 8841 8914;))