JAKARTA - Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is scheduled to meet with Japanese Prime Minister (PM) Sanae Takaichi on Thursday (28/5) in the agenda of a state visit.
The agenda coincides with the 70th anniversary of Japan-Philippines bilateral relations.
President Marcos' visit comes as Japan seeks to deepen ties with the Philippines as a strategic partner in realizing a free and open Indo-Pacific region.
According to sources, Japan and the Philippines will increase their relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership amid the complex security environment in the region, including China's increasingly aggressive assessment.
During the four-day visit, starting Tuesday (26/5) to Friday (29/5), Marcos is also scheduled to meet with Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako on Wednesday (27/5) and attend a state dinner hosted by the Japanese Empire, Japanese Foreign Ministry officials said.
Then, on Thursday (28/5), President Marcos will deliver a speech in front of the Japanese parliament. Marcos will be the first state guest of Japan since Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva made a similar visit in March 2025.
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