US President Joseph Biden announced on Monday his plans to send a 'first of its kind' presidential trade and investment mission to the Philippines, following his bilateral meeting with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in Washington DC.
During the meeting, Biden emphasized the strong partnership and 'strong partnership' and 'deep friendship' between Manila and Washington and pledged to support the Philippines in a wide range of issues, including climate change mitigation and the economy.
"We’re tackling climate change, we’re accelerating our countries’ chances… and we’re standing up for our shared democratic values and workers’ rights… and together we’re deepening our economic cooperation," Biden told Marcos.
Marcos, for his part, expressed his gratitude for America's assistance and underscored the need to strengthen alliances and partnerships in the face of a post-pandemic economy.
The meeting also covered discussions on security education, and other initiatives as part of Marcos' five-day official visit to Washington.
The bilateral meeting between Marcos and Biden is their second, having met earlier at the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in September 2022.
