United States President Joe Biden is set to host Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for a bilateral meeting at the White House on May 1.
During the visit, President Biden will reaffirm the United States’ ironclad commitment to the defense of the Philippines. The two leaders will discuss efforts to strengthen the longstanding U.S.-Philippines alliance.
They will review opportunities to deepen economic cooperation and promote inclusive prosperity, expand the nations’ special people-to-people ties, invest in the clean energy transition and the fight against climate change, and ensure respect for human rights.
They will also discuss regional matters and coordinate efforts to uphold international law and promote a free and open Indo-Pacific.