White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre issued a statement saying that US President Biden will receive Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the White House on April 11 to attend the first US-Japan-Philippines trilateral leaders’ meeting summit.
She said that at this summit, the leaders of the three countries will promote the deep historical ties of friendship, strong and growing economic relations, proud and firm commitment to shared democratic values, and common commitment to a free and open Indo -Pacific region. Trilateral partnership based on vision. The leaders of the three countries will also reaffirm the strong alliance between the United States, the Philippines, and the United States and Japan. At this summit, the leaders of the three countries will discuss trilateral cooperation issues to promote inclusive economic growth and the development of emerging technologies, promote clean energy supply chains and climate cooperation, and promote peace and security in the Indo-Pacific region and around the world.
Jean-Pierre pointed out that in addition, President Biden will host President Marcos for a banquet at the White House on April 11 to review the historic momentum of US-Philippine relations and discuss efforts to expand economic security, clean energy, people-to-people connectivity, and human rights and peace. cooperation on democracy. The President will reaffirm the unbreakable alliance between the United States and the Philippines and emphasize the United States’ commitment to upholding international law and promoting a free and open Indo-Pacific.
