The White House will host a trilateral summit with the Philippines and Japan on April 11

US President Joe Biden will host a trilateral summit with his Philippine counterpart Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on April 11. and Prime Minister Kishida Fumio of Japan at the White House, a presidential spokesman said.

At the first-ever trilateral summit between these countries, leaders will promote a partnership based on deep historic ties of friendship, robust and growing economic ties, a proud and resolute commitment to shared democratic values, and a shared vision of a free and open world. Indo-Pacific, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said.

“The leaders will also reaffirm the rock-solid alliances between the United States and the Philippines, and the United States and Japan. At the summit, the three leaders will discuss trilateral cooperation to promote inclusive economic growth and emerging technologies, advance clean energy supply chains and climate cooperation and further peace and security in the Indo-Pacific and around the world,” she said.

“Additionally, Biden will host Marcos for a meeting at the White House on April 11 to discuss the historic momentum in US-Philippines relations and efforts to strengthen cooperation on economic security, clean energy, people-to-people to expand bonds and human relationships. rights and democracy,” she said.

“The President will emphasize the U.S. commitment to upholding international law and promoting a free and open Indo-Pacific,” Jean-Pierre said.

First print: March 19, 2024 | 7:50 am IST