Philippine president says trilateral summit mainly aimed at economic ties

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Wednesday the upcoming trilateral summit with his Japanese and American counterparts is mainly an agreement to strengthen economic cooperation among the three countries.

While defence and security ties will be discussed, it is not the main intent, Marcos said in a speech before departing for Washington.

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