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Joint Statement on the Philippines-United States Fourth 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue

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Secretary for Foreign Affairs Enrique A. Manalo, Secretary of National Defense Gilberto C. Teodoro, Jr., Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, and Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III (referred to collectively as "the Secretaries") convened the fourth Philippines-United States 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue in Manila on July 30, 2024 — the first to be held in Manila. The Secretaries discussed opportunities to further enhance both countries' commitment to the Philippines-United States Alliance, and concrete ways to achieve enhanced economic ties and broad‑based prosperity. They likewise exchanged views on persistent challenges to regional peace, stability, and the rules-based international orde...