Nagpaabot ng pagbati si Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte kay US President Joe Biden.
Ayon kay Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque, muling ipinakita ng Amerika kung gaano kalalim ang pagpapahalaga sa demokrasya.
“Our President, Rodrigo Roa Duterte, sends his warmest greetings and the best wishes to the 46th President of the United States, Joseph “Joe” Biden and to his Vice President Kamala Harris. America has once again shown us how deep its roots in democracy are, it has always been an exemplar to the world and today it has reassured the world that its people remain committed to peaceful electoral transitions and the noble principle of representative democracy,” pahayag ni Roque.
Umaasa aniya ang Pilipinas na mananatili ang magandang ugnayan sa Amerika.
“We, in the Philippines, look forward to continuing our long-standing partnership with the United States in working together for a freer and more peaceful world. We are confident that President Biden will wear his new mantle of leadership with pride and with due regard for the hopes and aspirations of the rest of the world,” pahayag ni Roque.
Hindi naman mabatid ni Roque kung personal nang nagkausap sina Duterte at Biden.