President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. met today with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of the Philippines in New York. The leaders reflected on the importance of the U.S.-Philippines alliance. President Biden reaffirmed the United States' ironclad commitment to the defense of the Philippines. The leaders discussed the situation in the South China Sea and underscored their support for freedom of navigation and overflight and the peaceful resolution of disputes.
The leaders discussed opportunities to expand bilateral cooperation on a wide range of issues, including energy security, climate action, and infrastructure. The leaders also discussed Russia's war against Ukraine and its implications for energy prices and food security, as well as ASEAN matters, the crisis in Burma, and the importance of respect for human rights.
