Manila, Philippines – During Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro’s attendance at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Southeast Asia Program, the secretary highlighted the important developments in the Philippines’ relationship with the United States.
According to Lazaro, the Philippines remains open to dialogue, communication and adherence to the international rules-based order, which are important aspects in maintaining peace.
Along with the shared interest in protecting peace, stability and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific Region.
Following a phone call between President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and U.S. Secretary of State Marcos Rubio, Washington assured their commitment to the development of the Luzon Economic Corridor.
The agreement was reached during a trilateral meeting between Marcos, former US President Joe Biden and former Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.
The billion USD deal between the three countries aims to provide operations related to the storage and development of civil nuclear energy facilities, railways and ammunitions hubs.
According to Lazaro, an investment that will help the economy and defense of the Philippines amid the changing geopolitical conflict in the Philippine Sea, particularly in the West Philippine Sea.
Including several new agreements between America and the Philippines.
The relationship between the Philippines and America is important in maintaining peace and stability in the region.
Amid the tension between Taiwan and China, regarding the role of the Philippines, Lazaro emphasized that Manila’s only interest in Taipei is the safety of the approximately 2,000 Filipinos based in Taiwan, and the distance of the Philippines from Taiwan.—Alvin Pelobello, Eurotv News