Kalayaan Hall, Malacañan Palace
March 26, 2024

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. warmly welcomed the United States Congressional Delegation in a courtesy call at the Kalayaan Hall in Malacañan Palace.

During the meeting, U.S. Senator Kirsten Elizabeth Gillibrand acknowledged the Philippine Government’s unwavering economic partnership with the United States of America (USA), emphasizing the importance of trade to foster other strategic investment opportunities between the two countries.

She highlighted the valuable contributions of Filipinos living and working in the U.S. and underscores the strong support of the U.S. Congressional Delegation for the Philippines as it faces pressing issues, particularly focusing on security aspects.

For his part, President Marcos Jr. expressed his profound gratitude to the U.S. Congressional Delegation for their visit, citing that the meeting not only strengthens the bilateral ties between the two nations but also offers a platform to engage in productive discussions and address the country’s current political challenges.

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