[source: president of the United States and the Philippines will talk about military cooperation agreement the Philippines "geography is critical")-- according to US government sources, US President Joe Biden and Philippine President Marcos will discuss cooperation in commercial, military and other fields in their talks on May 1. It is said that the two countries will reach an agreement on strengthening the "military force". According to Reuters on the 29th, Biden government sources told the media on the same day that although the relationship between the United States and the Philippines is not only related to national defense and security, the strategic importance of the Philippines "cannot be underestimated." and "geography is critical." Marcos arrived in the United States on April 30 for a four-day visit. Philippine officials said that the purpose of Marcos's visit is to reaffirm the "special relationship" between the United States and the Philippines. (thepaper.cn)