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On Monday, the Philippines, the United States and Japan announced from Manila their intention to strengthen and deepen trilateral ties between the countries. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. held a virtual meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, during which they pledged further close cooperation between the three nations, Reuters reports.
“I am confident that our three countries will continue to work closely together to maintain the progress we have made in strengthening and deepening our ties,” Marcos said during the meeting.
This trilateral virtual meeting took place in the context of growing geopolitical challenges in the Asia-Pacific region, including rising tensions between China and other countries in the region. Security, economic development and responses to regional crises, including the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change, were discussed.
The meeting underscored the importance of multilateral cooperation and the need to strengthen diplomatic and defence relations to maintain peace and stability in the region. The United States, Japan, and the Philippines demonstrate their commitment to common goals and their commitment to work together to ensure long-term security and prosperity.
