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Marcos eyes stronger PH-US ties in Washington, DC visit

Published Apr 30, 2023 05:58 am
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. described his five-day working visit to Washington DC, USA, as crucial as this allows him to further reinforce the Philippines' already strong bonds with the United States. *PBBM IN WASHINGTON — President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos bid farewell as the President embarks on an official visit to Washington, DC, USA on April 30, 2023.  (Ali Vicoy)*

Marcos said this as he departed for a two-country swing, starting with an Official Visit to Washington DC, before heading to London for the coronation of King Charles III. In his pre-departure speech, the President said his US visit, especially his meeting with President Joseph Biden, was essential to advancing the Philippines' national interests and strengthening the "very important" Philippine-US alliance. "During this visit, we will reaffirm our commitment to fostering our long-standing alliance as an instrument of peace and as a catalyst of development in the Asia-Pacific region and, for that matter, the rest of the world," he said. Marcos said he would tell Biden that he was determined to forge an ever more vital relationship with the United States in a wide range of areas such as food security, agricultural productivity development, digital economy, energy security, climate change, and cybersecurity. He added that his bilateral meeting with Biden would allow him to ensure the country's resilience from economic threats, including global supply chain disruptions and economic coercion. "Towards this end, one of my priorities for this visit is to push for greater economic engagement, particularly through trade and investment, and science, technology, and innovation cooperation, between the United States and the Philippines," Marcos said.

Business meetings

According to the Chief Executive, he intends to speak and find opportunities in the semiconductor industry, critical minerals, and renewable and clean energy, including nuclear and infrastructure projects that will improve the Philippines' digital telecommunication systems and facilitate sustainability efforts to address climate change. Marcos also expects to meet with American business leaders to promote trade and investment in the Philippines further. In addition, key Filipino private sector leaders would join the trip to explore business opportunities that would grow the Philippine economy even more. Lastly, President Marcos will meet members of the Filipino community, who, he said, maintain strong ties to the Philippines despite being away for very many years, but continue to contribute towards the country’s economic prosperity. This would be Marcos' second trip to the United States since his election in 2022. [He first went to New York for the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)](https://mb.com.ph/2022/09/24/unga-meetings-a-concert-and-some-protests-what-went-down-during-marcos-successful-new-york-trip/) in September last year and for separate meetings with [President Biden](https://mb.com.ph/2022/09/23/biden-wants-lengthy-discussion-on-south-china-sea-issue/) and American [business leaders](https://mb.com.ph/2022/09/20/marcos-pushes-for-ph-sustainable-development-before-us-business-leaders/). After King Charles III's coronation in the United Kingdom, Marcos will fly to [Labuan Bajo, Indonesia](https://mb.com.ph/2023/4/29/pbbm-to-push-for-food-energy-security-at-asean-summit-in-indonesia), for the 42nd Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit from May 9 to 11. Vice President Sara Duterte would serve as the country's caretaker while President Marcos is out of the country.

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