Philippine president-elect Marcos Jr can enter US with diplomatic immunity: Envoy


US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman meets President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr on June 8 as part of her 10-day Asian tour. — PDI Read more: https://globalnation.inquirer.net/204431/bongbong-marcos-can-enter-us-due-to-immunity-envoy#ixzz7VlvGZNwB Follow us: @inquirerdotnet on Twitter | inquirerdotnet on Facebook

MANILA (Philippine Daily Inquirer/Asia News Network): President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr would be "welcome" to the United States given his diplomatic immunity as a head of state, a top Washington diplomat pointed out on Thursday (June 9).

"The fact is, when you're a head of state, you have immunity in all circumstances and are welcome to the United States in your official role," US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman told reporters in a roundtable discussion in Pasay City when asked on the matter.

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