Manila Bulletin
Marcos to meet Biden in Washington to reaffirm US-PH special ties
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. will meet with US President Joe Biden on May 1 in Washington DC to reaffirm the special relationship between the Philippines and the United States.
The meeting aims to deepen political ties and explore cooperation in socio-economic development, including agriculture, energy, climate change, digital transformation, and technology.
Enhanced defense and security cooperation will also be discussed, building on the US's "ironclad commitment to the defense of the Philippines."
President Marcos Jr. intends to seek a review and assessment of the commitments under the 70-year Mutual Defense Treaty (MDT), emphasizing the need for the alliance to evolve with geopolitical realities.
The leaders are expected to release a joint statement on various issues, and the US will provide a fact sheet on bilateral relations.
Beyond the presidential meeting, Marcos Jr. will also engage with US legislators, major companies, business organizations, and the Filipino community, and deliver a policy speech at a think tank.
The President's visit to the US will conclude on May 4, after which he will travel to the United Kingdom for King Charles' coronation.
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