00:00President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday welcomed Palau President Sorongel Weebs Jr.
00:06During their bilateral meeting in Malacanang, the Philippines and Palau agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation
00:13in fisheries, marine resource protection, and fight against illegal, unregulated, and unreported or IUU fishing.
00:22Another agreement involves a diplomatic note to Philippine training institutions, universities, and research facilities.
00:29Additionally, both countries signed a Memorandum of Understanding on policy consultations,
00:36establishing a framework for exchanging views on bilateral and regional cooperation.
00:44I reaffirm the Philippines' commitment to working closely with Pacific nations in charting the future of the Pacific
00:51and our unyielding support to efforts to advance the resilience of our Pacific kin,
00:57which at the heart of the Philippine-Pacific Initiative.
01:01We must collaborate in navigating the geopolitical issues and pressures that we face,
01:08especially the existential threat that we face with climate change.
01:12By standing united, we can overcome the challenges and build a brighter, more hopeful, and resilient future for our people.
01:23Let us move forward with purpose and solidarity.
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