The Philippines and the People's Republic of China have reached an understanding on the provisional arrangement for the resupply of daily necessities and rotation missions to the BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal,
Both sides continue to recognize the need to de-escalate the situation in the South China Sea and manage differences through dialogue and consultation and agree that the agreement will not prejudice each other’s positions in the South China Sea,
There is no need at this time for any direct involvement of U.S. forces in RORE (resupply) mission,
We will continue to support the Philippines and stand behind them as they take steps to be able to ensure that,
As far as the RORE (rotation and resupply mission) is concerned, we're keeping it as a purely Philippine operation utilizing Philippine ships, personnel and leadership,
This was achieved after a series of consultations following the frank and constructive discussions between the two sides,