US welcomes longer suspension of VFA termination
MANILA, Philippines — The United States welcomed yesterday the suspension of the termination of the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) for the second time as it assured its oldest ally in Southeast Asia of its commitment to strengthen mutual security ties.
“We welcome the Government of the Philippines’ Nov. 11 decision to suspend the termination of the Visiting Forces Agreement for another six months. The US-Philippines alliance remains vital to our robust, deep-seated bilateral relationship,” the US embassy in Manila said in a statement.
“The United States will continue to partner closely with the Philippines to strengthen our mutual security ties,” it said.
Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. said on Wednesday that President Duterte had decided to extend the suspension of the abrogation of the VFA by another six months. The President instructed Locsin to convey the decision to the US government.
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