Bilateral Meeting with U.S. President Joseph Biden Jr.

The White House, U.S.A.
April 11, 2024


Just before participating in the first Trilateral United States-Japan-Philippines Leaders’ Summit, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. engages in a bilateral meeting with U.S. President Joseph Biden at the White House in Washington, D.C. on April 11, 2024.

The President cites the remarkable and significant progress in the two countries’ bilateral ties, as well as the enduring commitment from both sides to further strengthen the alliance by elevating their security partnership through substantial and sustained investments in defense and coast guard modernization.

On the other hand, President Biden reaffirms the ironclad U.S. alliance commitments to the Philippines, emphasizing that bilateral ties with the Philippines is an absolute priority of the United States.

Both leaders reiterate their commitment in promoting peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region and upholding international law, bolster maritime cooperation, enhance energy security, invest in critical infrastructure, expand economic cooperation in semiconductors, clean energy, trade and investment, and deepen people-to-people ties.

Prior to their bilateral meeting, a series of high-level visits by U.S. officials to the Philippines transpired within a month, starting with Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo who brought 22 prominent businesses and non-profit organizations (NGOs) on a first-of-its-kind Presidential Trade and Investment Mission (PTIM), followed by the second visit to Manila of Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

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