Reaffirming their faith in the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations and their desire to strengthen international and regional security in the Pacific area. Reaffirming their obligations under the Mutual Defense Treaty of August 30, 1951
Noting that from time to time elements of the United States armed forces may visit the Republic of the Philippines
Considering that cooperation between the United States and the Republic of the Philippines promotes their common security interests
Recognizing the desirability of defining the treatment of United States personnel visiting the Republic of the Philippines