Manila Bulletin
Marcos on trilateral meeting: This is just the beginning
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. attended the first trilateral summit with US President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in Washington D.C. on April 11, aiming to boost economic, defense, and maritime cooperation.
The summit focused on advancing trilateral cooperation and addressing complex worldwide issues, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region.
President Marcos emphasized enhancing economic cooperation, exploring areas like critical infrastructure, semiconductors, digitalization, cybersecurity, critical minerals, renewable energy, and defense.
Discussions also covered regional security issues and the importance of upholding the rule of law and the rules-based international order in the Indo-Pacific.
The historic trilateral cooperation was described by President Marcos as 'a meeting that looks ahead' and 'just a beginning' of concerted efforts.
He stated that the summit is an opportunity for the three nations to define the future they want and how they intend to achieve it together.
The trilateral cooperation is seen as a natural progression of deepening relations and robust cooperation among the three countries, linked by a profound respect for democracy, good governance, and the rule of law.
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