Leaders of the Philippines, the US, and Japan reiterate their commitment to strengthening trilateral ties during a phone call despite political transitions and ongoing tensions in the region.
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. spoke to US President Joe Biden and Japan Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba during a trilateral phone call on January 13, 2025. The leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening trilateral ties. Outgoing US President Joe Biden expressed optimism about the partnership continuing under his successor.
He highlighted the progress made in areas like maritime security, economic security, technology cooperation, and infrastructure investments. Marcos echoed Biden's sentiment, stating confidence in continued collaboration between the three countries.The trilateral meeting was significant as it was the first ever between the three leaders, held at the White House in April 2024. This meeting was seen as a natural progression of the existing relationship between the US and its key Asian allies, Japan and the Philippines, amidst China's assertive actions in the region. Both the Philippines and Japan have reported Chinese incursions, both at sea and in the air. Beijing claims the Japan-administered Senkaku Islands and a large portion of the South China Sea, including areas where the Philippines claims sovereign rights. Biden commended Marcos for the Philippines' diplomatic response to China's activities in the South China Sea.However, there is uncertainty about how a new Trump administration will engage with Indo-Pacific countries, particularly China. While some of Trump's potential Cabinet picks are seen as supportive of the Philippines, Trump himself has remained largely silent on China and the South China Sea
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