They may discuss defence, economic cooperation, clean energy and climate change. Read more at straitstimes.com.
US-Philippine defence ties are expected to be high on the agenda, with Mr Marcos hoping to discuss with Mr Biden how military agreements can “evolve”. The two nations are bound by a 71-year-old mutual defence treaty, to which Mr Biden earlier said the US has an “iron-clad” commitment.
The presidents are also expected to highlight the expansion in February of US access to Philippine military sites including areas near Taiwan and the South China Sea – a move criticised by Beijing. America’s pledge of more than US$100 million this year for these sites and another $100 million for helicopters are likely up for discussions.
Manila is pushing for a bilateral free trade agreement with Washington, as well as the removal of import duties. The US, for its part, wants to secure the Philippines’ support for the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity, a deal to counter China’s influence in the region.
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