'You know, when we met in New York last year, you told me that the strong alliance has to continue... while we face the challenges of this new century,' Biden said.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and US President Joe Biden sit down for a bilateral meeting at the White House on Monday, May 1, 2023, Washington time . ANNA FELICIA BAJO/GMA Integrated News
Biden thus remarked when he welcomed Marcos to the White House on Monday afternoon, Washington time ."You know, when we met in New York last year, you told me that the strong alliance has to continue... I’m using your phrase, ‘to evolve as we face the challenges of this new century.’ And we are facing new challenges. And I can’t think of any better partner to have than you,” Biden said.
Biden and Marcos also emphasized their commitment to freedom of navigation and overflight in the South China Sea, as they said they believe in the significance of respecting the sovereign rights of states within their exclusive economic zones consistent with international law.
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