The White House in a statement said the two leaders discussed “the importance of respect for human rights.”
to work to strengthen relations with the Pacific nation after what he said had been some “rocky times” in the past.the leaders discussed tensions in the South China Sea, the long-standing security relationship between the United States and the Philippines, stresses to the global economy and food security caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and other issues.
The White House in a statement said that the leaders discussed “the importance of respect for human rights.”America's Taiwan policy. Biden has put a premium on improving relations with Pacific nations in the early going of his presidency. He sees a rising China as the most threatening economic and national security adversary to the United States.Marcos underscored to Biden that the Philippines is “your partners, we are your allies, we are your friends.” He also thanked the U.S.
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