The President of the Philippines will undertake an official visit to the United States

The President of the Philippines, Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.will travel to Washington, DC from April 30 to May 4, 2023 on an official visit aimed at reaffirming the historic, deep and expansive relationship between the Philippines and the United States.

The President’s itinerary will begin on May 1 with a meeting with the President of the United States, Joe Biden, followed by an extended meeting with key Cabinet officials.

The visit will reaffirm the ties of friendship that give definition and meaning to the many facets of the bilateral relationship, underpinned by the close affinity that Filipinos and Americans have shared for many years. It will substantially advance efforts to further deepen political relations and ties, achieve lasting socio-economic partnerships, as well as enhance defense and security cooperation.

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The president is expected to advance the Philippines’ socio-economic and development priorities and take advantage of a closer partnership in fields such as agriculture, energy, climate change, digital transformation and technology, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. , supply chains and infrastructures.

The visit will reaffirm the bonds of friendship that give definition and meaning to the many facets of the bilateral relationship

The United States is a major bilateral trade and official development assistance partner, and has a shared commitment with the Philippines to more dynamic economic relations.

The trip will highlight the strong commitment of both parties to be reliable and resilient allies and partners in times of crisis and prosperity, amid a challenging global and regional environment.