Philippines hopes to boost cooperation with US in mining and batteries


WASHINGTON (Reuters): The Philippines is eager to expand economic cooperation with the United States, particularly in critical minerals and production of battery components, Philippines Foreign Minister Enrique Manalo said on Friday.

Manalo, in New York for the annual UN General Assembly gathering of world leaders, told an event hosted by the Asia Society that economic cooperation with the United States should keep pace with bilateral defense-related activities.

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