Press Releases: Secretary Pompeo's Meeting With Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte

Press Releases: Secretary Pompeo's Meeting With Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte
Remarks

Office of the Spokesperson

Washington, DC

February 28, 2019

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The below is attributable to Deputy Spokesperson Robert Palladino:

The Secretary met with Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte February 28 in Manila. They reaffirmed the longstanding U.S.-Philippines alliance, discussing ways to improve cooperation on regional security and counterterrorism. The Secretary and President Duterte also exchanged views on ongoing efforts to achieve the denuclearization of North Korea.

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Published February 28, 2019 at 03:36PM
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