Manila Bulletin
What did Bongbong and Japanese PM talk about?
Presumptive President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida pledged to strengthen bilateral ties between the Philippines and Japan.
Kishida congratulated Marcos Jr. on his presumptive election victory and committed to holding an in-person meeting as early as possible.
Marcos Jr. emphasized the importance of the Philippines-Japan partnership, noting its mutual benefits and expressing a desire to expand cooperation across various sectors.
Kishida expressed Tokyo's commitment to economic cooperation, including the development of Subic Bay and the rehabilitation of the Metro Rail Transit Line.
Japan is the Philippines' largest source of official development assistance.
They also discussed and resolved to continue cooperation in the fields of security and coast guard law enforcement.
Both leaders agreed to work towards a "Free and Open Indo-Pacific" and coordinate on regional peace and prosperity.
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