Philippines' Marcos says he discussed defence deal with US envoy

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MANILA - Philippine president-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Monday he discussed the extension of a joint military agreement with an envoy of defence ally the United States, after meetings with s

enior diplomats of four countries.

"We would welcome any assistance for the economy that we can get from the United States," Mr Marcos told a news conference."Trade, not aid." Analysts expect Mr Marcos to pursue close China ties, which could complicate relations with former colonial power Washington, his military and the Philippine public, with which the IS is popular.wanted bilateral ties to"shift to a higher gear".

 

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