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Trilateral meeting a 'rallying cry' for rules-based order, says House leaders

Published Apr 11, 2024 05:09 am

At A Glance

  • Several top-ranking members of the House of Representatives labeled the first-ever trilateral meeting between the United States (US), Japan, and the Philippines as a "rallying cry" for upholding a rules-based international system.

BBM Biden.jpgPresident Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and US President Joe Biden during a bilateral meeting last year (KJ Rosales/PPA POOL)

Several top-ranking members of the House of Representatives labeled the first-ever trilateral meeting between the United States (US), Japan, and the Philippines as a “rallying cry” for upholding a rules-based international system.

Senior Deputy Speaker and Pampanga 3rd district Rep. Aurelio “Dong” Gonzales says the landmark meeting is especially important amid the ever-growing tension in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).

“Sa gitna ng tumitinding tensyon sa WPS, nakikita natin ang paglago ng suporta mula sa buong mundo sa pagsunod sa rules-based order at ang pagtutulak ng freedom of navigation,” Gonzales said in a statement.

(Amid rising tensions in the WPS, we see growing support from around the world for adherence to the rules-based order and the push for freedom of navigation.)

“We all recognize that the WPS is a vital conduit for global trade, and it should remain that way,” he added.

According to Gonzales, the heavily-disputed waters facilitate an estimated $5 trillion worth of trade annually. This accounts for over 60 percent of global maritime trade and 22 percent of total global trade.

“The freedom of navigation in these waters is paramount, facilitating trade, communication and regional security,” said House Majority Leader and Zamboanga City Rep. Manuel Jose “Mannix” Dalipe.

“The trilateral meeting aimed to enhance cooperation among the three nations to safeguard this essential right effectively,” Dalipe added.

The historic three-nation dialogue between President Marcos, US President Joe Biden, and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will be held at the White House in Washington, DC.

Deputy Speaker and Quezon 2nd district Rep. David “Jay-jay” Suarez said this meeting will be aimed at solidifying the enduring alliance among the three countries, alongside their shared commitment to international law and order.

“This momentous gathering not only symbolizes unity but also underscores the urgent need for global solidarity in preserving the rules-based international system. Like what our good Speaker Martin G. Romualdez said, such a system forms the cornerstone of lasting peace, stability and prosperity across nations,” Suarez explained.

Aside from strengthening maritime cooperation against China’s aggressive tactics, the trilateral meeting is also expected to explore the further advancement of economic ties between the three nations.

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