President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. is set to fly to New York City this month to address the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and meet with other world leaders, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said.
In a pre-departure press briefing for his inaugural overseas trips, DFA spokesperson Ma. Teresita Daza will be addressing the UNGA on September 20, where he will highlight the Philippines' role in international cooperation.
"He will present the Philippine vision for the United Nations and our role in fostering international cooperation to address pressing global challenges," she said on Friday, September 2.
Aside from this, Daza said meetings with other world leaders are being worked out, including one with US President Joseph Biden, as well as business meetings. Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo will likewise meet with other key partners.
"During the visit to New York, bilateral meetings with other world leaders are being arranged, but this is still subject to confirmation," she said.
" hold a number of business meetings which are being organized by the Department of Finance (DOF) and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)," she added.
President Marcos' trip to New York will be his third overseas trip this month. His first two visits will be to Indonesia and Singapore from September 4 to 7.
Like in Indonesia and Singapore, Marcos intends to meet the Filipino community in New York.
Last month, Philippine Ambassador to the US Jose Manuel Romualdez said that Biden had invited Marcos to visit Washington DC.
The President's visit to New York came after US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman said Marcos, as head of state, can invoke his immunity when he visits the US.
Before winning the elections in May, Marcos was at risk of being required to appear in court in the US after failing to comply with a class suit ruling against his family. Non-appearance in court could lead to detention or being cited for contempt.