00:00As previously announced, President Ferdinand R. Marcos will embark on an official visit to Washington, D.C.
00:07from July 20 to July 22, 2020 prior upon the invitation of U.S. President Donald Trump.
00:15President Marcos is the first ASEAN head of state to be invited to visit the United States
00:21and to hold a meeting with President Trump since the latter took office earlier this year.
00:26The purpose of this visit is to further strengthen the Philippines-United States alliance,
00:33to proactively engage the U.S. in all aspects of the relations,
00:37and seize opportunities for greater security and economic optimization.
00:42We will continue to underscore that for the Philippines to be a truly strong partner for the United States,
00:49we need to be stronger economically as well.
00:52Highlights of the President's visit include his bilateral meeting with President Trump,
00:59as well as separately with State Secretary Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hexel.
01:05Despite the short visit, several U.S. businesses have requested to meet with him,
01:11and he agreed to accommodate him,
01:13since these businesses are already in the process of investing in the Philippines.
01:18During the visit, the two leaders will discuss closer cooperation in economic, defense,
01:26and security matters of common interest.
01:29As you are all aware, the President's official visit also aims to address the U.S. tariff proposed to be levied on Philippine exports.
01:38The two presidents are also expected to discuss regional and international issues of common concern,
01:45and how to further strengthen people-to-people ties.
01:49As the Chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, in 2026,
01:55the President will invite President Trump to attend the East Asia Summit.
02:00Coincidentally, our two countries will mark 80 years of our diplomatic relations and 75 years of the alliance next year.
02:11see you next time reaction.
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