Marcos leaves for Australia, to speak before Parliament

The Manila Times

Marcos leaves for Australia, to speak before Parliament  President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, delivers his departure statement before flying to Australia for a two-day state visit. The President will speak to Australian lawmakers on Thursday, February 29, and discuss the vision for the Strategic Partnership between the two countries.  Video by Catherine Valente  Subscribe to The Manila Times Channel - https://tmt.ph/YTSubscribe    Visit our website at https://www.manilatimes.net     Follow us:  Facebook - https://tmt.ph/facebook  Instagram - https://tmt.ph/instagram  Twitter - https://tmt.ph/twitter  DailyMotion - https://tmt.ph/dailymotion    Subscribe to our Digital Edition - https://tmt.ph/digital    Check out our Podcasts:  Spotify - https://tmt.ph/spotify  Apple Podcasts - https://tmt.ph/applepodcasts  Amazon Music - https://tmt.ph/amazonmusic  Deezer: https://tmt.ph/deezer  Tune In: https://tmt.ph/tunein   #themanilatimes  #tmtnews  #bongbongmarcos  #parliament  #australia

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00:00 I'm embarking upon a visit to Australia as a guest of government upon the invitation

00:06 of Governor General David Hurley.

00:09 It may be recalled that we welcomed Governor General Hurley to the Philippines almost two

00:14 years ago when he represented the Australian people during my inauguration ceremony.

00:21 We appreciate this personal extension and friendship and I wish that through this visit

00:26 we will be able to not just convey our camaraderie but a goodwill of the entire Filipino nation

00:33 to our friends in Australia.

00:36 Following our historic decision to elevate the partnership between the Philippines and

00:41 Australia from a comprehensive to a strategic partnership last year, it is now our turn

00:47 to reciprocate the visit made by Prime Minister Albanese and extend to our Australian friends

00:54 our strong commitment to this partnership, to this friendship, and this alliance.

01:01 As part of this visit, I will have the opportunity to address the Parliament of Australia and

01:06 provide greater detail on the commitments that we place in this partnership and our

01:11 vision for the future of the Philippines.

01:14 I will make sure to acknowledge the ever-growing relations and defense and security with one

01:19 of our only two Status of Visiting Forces partners as highlighted last year by the success

01:27 of Exercise AMA and the Maritime Cooperative Activity.

01:32 I shall also highlight the huge potential in trade and investment that we should maximize

01:38 in the coming years.

01:40 After all, economic security is a vital component of national security.

01:47 Finally, I anticipate an enhancement of the mutual understanding between the Philippines

01:52 and Australia as we share a common vision not just for our bilateral relations but for

01:58 the peace and security of the region as well.

02:01 Our engagement in the Parliament will also feature conversations with Australia's legislative

02:07 leadership, who are vital partners in ensuring a favorable and enabling policy to our relations

02:16 and continue its upward trajectory.

02:19 I will also have the opportunity to expand our wide-ranging cooperation with Australia

02:25 through the formalization and signing of three agreements.

02:29 Collaboration in these additional fields is a clear indication that the strategic partnership

02:35 which we have embarked upon provides greater energy and optimism for closer cooperation

02:42 that is mutually beneficial to both Filipinos and Australians.

02:47 I am honored to bring with me in this visit the best of our motherland and our inherent

02:53 desire for peace and prosperity.

02:56 I intend to serve as a bridge that will further connect the two democratic maritime nations

03:02 and promote our visions of amity, development, and cooperation.

03:07 I hope to bring home with me a more robust, warmer, and closer Philippine-Australian relation.

03:14 I ask for the prayers of the Filipino people and your continued support.

03:22 Thank you and have a good morning.

03:25 [Gentle applause]

03:26 [Silence]

03:32 [Mouse click]

03:33 [Bell ring]

03:34 [Silence]

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