The Daily Tribune
Marcos hails golden age of Phl-Japan ties
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. declared that the Philippines and Japan are experiencing a "golden age" of relations as they celebrate the 10th anniversary of their strengthened strategic partnership.
During a bilateral meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, Marcos expressed optimism for productive discussions on economic cooperation, people-to-people ties, and defense and security.
Marcos highlighted the stability, harmony, mutual respect, and mutual benefits as indicators of this golden age in their relationship.
The two countries will also commemorate the 70th anniversary of their diplomatic relations in 2026, having established formal ties in 1956 and elevating them to a "strengthened strategic partnership" in 2015.
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Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru will visit the Philippines from April 29 to 30 for his first bilateral visit as Prime Minister.
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President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. met with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in Malacañang Palace to discuss peace, security, and economic cooperation, highlighting the strategic partnership between the Philippines and Japan.
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Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru expressed his delight in visiting the Philippines, emphasizing the long-standing historical ties and the deep friendship built between the two nations.
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The Philippines and Japan have initiated negotiations for an Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement (ACSA) and have also finalized a Security of Information Agreement.
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House Speaker Martin Romualdez affirmed the Philippines' commitment to strengthening its partnership with Japan, welcoming Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.
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