Hillary Clinton to arrive in Manila to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Philippine-U.S. Mutual Defense Treaty
A November 14, 2011 press release from the Department of Foreign Affairs
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said today that United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will arrive in Manila on November 15 to commemorate the 60thanniversary of the signing of the Philippine-U.S. Mutual Defense Treaty and to launch the Partnership for Growth (PFG) initiative of the Obama administration in the Philippines.
Secretary Clintons visit comes as a part of the administration of President Barack Obamas thrust to reaffirm and broaden alliances and partnerships in the Asia-Pacific.
During her visit, she will meet with Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert F. del Rosario and Defense Secretary Voltaire T. Gazmin to discuss new ways of stepping up the alliance to a higher level in 2012.
Her visit underlines the enduring alliance and responsive strategic partnership between the Philippines and U.S., and is the latest concrete manifestation of U.S. action and reengagement in the most dynamic region in the worldthe Asia Pacific, Secretary del Rosario said.
The strategic partnership between the two countries also focuses on seizing opportunities for their mutual objective of growing their economies, which is manifested in their cooperation under the Partnership for Growth (PFG), he added.
The Philippines is one of only four countries chosen by the U.S. to participate in the PFGa new type of engagement for development. The initiative aims to unlock Philippine potential for broad-based and sustained economic growth.
The country was chosen due to its solid track record in economic performance, democratic governance, investment in its people, and success in other U.S. government investments.
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