Foreign Affairs

FOREIGN AFFAIRS

RP’s most important ally is…

America. Hopefully, they’ll shift to a longer term perspective.

Which country should be a closer ally?

There’ll be more cooperation with America to balance strategic forces within the area.

Is China a threat, a challenge, a friend?

My interests have to be the Philippines, period.

First foreign trip as president?

I really would rather not go on state visits.

Should RP strengthen ties with any particular region?

ASEAN.

RP-US relations: Ambassador Kenney presented that face of America that will really redound to both countries’ benefit. Hopefully, the new ambassador will perpetuate the same…

Will you pursue the Philippine claim over Sabah?

Philippine defense capability must be strengthened first.