The Philippines Conference at CSIS

The Philippines Conference at the Center for Strategic and International Studies

Welcoming Remarks

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The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and the U.S.-Philippines Society hosted a select and high-level group of experts and senior policy makers for The Philippines Conference @ CSIS on September 26. The program was held at the Capital Hilton, 1001 16th Street, NW, Washington D.C.

CSIS’ co-sponsor, the U.S.-Philippines Society, launched last June with the visit of President Benigno Aquino, is committed to raise the profile of the Philippines in the United States.

Keynote speeches were given by Secretary of Foreign Affairs Albert Del Rosario, Justice Secretary Leila de Lima, and Secretary of Finance Cesar Purisima and covered three key themes:

Defining Philippine Foreign Policy
Governance & The Role of Rule of Law in the Philippines
Taking the Philippine Economy to the Next Level

The center of gravity for U.S. foreign policy, national security, and economic interests is shifting to Asia and the United States is thinking more strategically about Southeast Asia in particular. The Philippines, a key ally for the United States, plays an integral role in economic and political developments in the region. Our two nations share common interests and efforts in a wide range of substantive policy areas including trade and investment, regional security, science and technology, education, and transnational issues such as anti-piracy, non-proliferation, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, and sustainable environmental policies. Many of these issues are part of the ongoing discussion between the two countries.

Source: https://csis.org/event/philippines-conference-csis

Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert Del Rosario