Manila Bulletin
Marcos begins 2-day state visit to Brunei
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. arrived in Brunei Darussalam for a two-day state visit on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, landing at 10:01 a.m.
He was welcomed by Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, and their discussions are expected to cover economic cooperation, defense, and regional security.
Several Memoranda of Understanding covering agriculture, food security, maritime cooperation, and tourism are anticipated to be signed during the visit.
The President also plans to meet with the Filipino community, which numbers around 23,000 residents in Brunei.
This visit, marking 40 years of bilateral relations, aims to explore mutually beneficial partnerships and collaborations.
Marcos will then proceed to Singapore from May 30 to 31 to speak at the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue.
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