Marcos on trilateral meeting: This is just the beginning
At A Glance
- President Marcos said the trilateral cooperation is borne as a natural progression of the deepening relations and robust cooperation between and among the three countries linked by a profound respect for democracy, good governance, and the rule of law.
President Marcos said the historic trilateral meeting between the leaders of the Philippines, the US, and Japan, was only the beginning of a concerted effort to address the complex worldwide issues, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region.
Marcos said this during his trilateral summit in Washington, DC, with US President Joseph Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio on Thursday, April 11.
In his remarks, the President described the trilateral summit as "a meeting that looks ahead."
“This meeting can be just a beginning,” he said.
"Facing the complex challenges of our time requires concerted efforts on everyone’s part, a dedication to a common purpose, and an unwavering commitment to the rules-based international order," he added.
Marcos said the historic trilateral cooperation allows the three nations to define the ideal future and achieve it together in the manner they deem appropriate.
“Today’s summit is an opportunity to define the future we want, and how we intend to achieve it. Together,” he said.
Meanwhile, President Marcos said the trilateral cooperation is borne as a natural progression of the deepening relations and robust cooperation between and among the three countries linked by a profound respect for democracy, good governance, and the rule of law.
“Today’s historic summit is a culmination of several preparatory engagements between our Foreign Ministries, our National Security Advisers, and our Vice Ministers, as well as the conduct of trilateral maritime exercises and joint development cooperation,” he said.
As the three countries deepen their ties and enhance their coordination, Marcos said they seek to identify ways of growing their economies and making them more resilient, climate-proofing cities and societies, sustaining progress, and forging a peaceful world for the next generation.
The Philippines' diplomatic ties with the US span 77 years since its formal establishment on July 4, 1946, while its relations with Japan normalized on July 23, 1956, and evolved to a strategic partnership in 2011.