President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said on Saturday that his administration is "one step closer" to meeting the Philippines' aim of delivering "safe, efficient, and sustainable" airport services.

Marcos made the remark following a meeting in London with officials from the New York-based Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), one of the world's major infrastructure investors.

The President was given a tour of London Gatwick Airport, which is co-managed by GIP.

His discussion with GIP executives provided the President with insight into how to carry out his campaign for "world-class" Philippine airports.

The GIP, which was established in 2006, is a leading global independent infrastructure fund that manages USD 87 billion in assets for its investor base.

It intends to invest in electricity and utility infrastructure, natural resource infrastructure, air transportation infrastructure, seaports, freight railroads, water distribution and treatment, and waste management.

As the largest private airport owner, the GIP has firmly established itself as the premier British airport operator, transforming London's City and Gatwick airports, as well as Scotland's Edinburgh airport, into extremely profitable and luxurious terminals.

In another Facebook post, the President's Office stated that the GIP has declared its willingness to invest in the Philippines to improve transportation system efficiency, increase renewable energy generation, and accelerate digital transformation.

Marcos has promised to enhance the operations of the country's major airports, including the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Pasay City, in order to make travel easier and boost the country's tourism sector.

He made the pledge while acknowledging certain obstacles at the country's major airports, such as limited space and inadequate equipment for processing travel paperwork.

Marcos has already directed the formation of a committee to lead government efforts to improve airport services in Manila.