Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs Manalo

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce:

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met today with Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs Enrique A. Manalo during the Munich Security Conference. Secretary Rubio not only reaffirmed U.S. commitment to the United States-Philippines Alliance, but noted his enthusiasm for building an even more invested and enduring relationship. Discussions included the ongoing bilateral coordination on addressing China’s destabilizing actions in the South China Sea; and increasing economic cooperation on infrastructure, critical minerals, information technology, and energy, including through civil nuclear cooperation.