New york: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is scheduled to meet with United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Ant³nio Guterres to discuss developments in the Middle East and reaffirm the Philippines' commitment to multilateralism. Speaking to reporters, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) spokesperson Assistant Secretary Angelica Escalona said the meeting will be held on the sidelines of Marcos' participation in the UN engagements. 'He (Marcos) will also reiterate the Philippines' commitment to the United Nations and to multilateralism,' Escalona said.

According to Philippines News Agency, Escalona stated that no other bilateral meetings with world leaders are scheduled during Marcos' visit to the United States. When asked if Marcos would meet with U.S. President Donald Trump, Escalona said no such meeting is on the agenda. Escalona added that there will also be no meeting with the Filipino community during the visit.

Marcos is scheduled to undertake a working visit to the U.S., where he is set to address the special session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA), the main legislative and policymaking body of the UN. He is also expected to attend the 70th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women, the principal intergovernmental body dedicated to promoting gender equality and women empowerment.