President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. engaged in a discussion with Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru of Japan and President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. of the Philippines to further strengthen cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region. This conversation builds on the trilateral summit that took place at the White House in April 2024.
During their meeting, the leaders addressed issues related to maritime security and economic collaboration. They also expressed concerns over "the People's Republic of China's dangerous and unlawful behavior in the South China Sea." The three leaders emphasized the necessity of ongoing coordination to promote "a free and open Indo-Pacific."
The discussions underline the commitment of these nations to work together amid regional challenges.
