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Biden wants to meet Duterte, Philippine ambassador says
US President Joe Biden affirmed the strong ties between the United States and the Philippines in a letter sent to President Rodrigo Duterte.
Biden expressed his hope to meet with Duterte in person in the future, though no meeting has been scheduled yet.
Biden is also planning to engage with several ASEAN leaders before the regional bloc's summit in Brunei this November.
President Duterte has pursued closer trade and investment ties with China and criticized the US since taking office in 2016.
Duterte had initiated the abrogation of the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) after the US Embassy canceled the visa of Senator Ronald M. de la Rosa.
The Philippines and the US will celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations next month.
America's donation of coronavirus vaccines to the Philippines has no strings attached, and the first batch will be announced this week.
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An 'improved' and 'strengthened' Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) that allows military training between Filipino and American troops is awaiting President Rodrigo Duterte's approval over a year after he ordered its termination.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin promised President Rodrigo Duterte that the Philippines can expect bigger deliveries of Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccines.
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President Rodrigo Duterte is reportedly reconsidering the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) with the US, possibly influenced by the US announcement of free COVID-19 vaccine donations to the Philippines.
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