PBBM arrives in Cambodia for 3-day state visit

Updated Sun, September 7, 2025 at 5:08 PM Published Thu, September 4, 2025 at 5:18 PM

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. arrived in Cambodia on Sunday, September 7, 2025, for a three-day state visit aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and addressing regional economic and security concerns.

He is expected to discuss diversifying cooperation and strengthening intra-ASEAN relationships by capitalizing on complementary strengths amidst global economic headwinds.

Discussions will also focus on expanding commercial relations and building more resilient value chains.

This visit marks the first time in nine years that a Philippine president has visited the Southeast Asian country.

President Marcos Jr. noted the "dynamism" between the Philippines and Cambodia across key sectors including defense and security, trade, agriculture, and heritage preservation.

He also aims to push for stronger efforts against transnational crimes and seek support for Manila's chairmanship of the ASEAN in 2026.

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