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PRIMER: Marcos’ state visit to Brunei, defense summit speech in Singapore in May 2024
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. will visit Brunei from May 28-29 for a State Visit and Singapore from May 30-31 for a Working Visit.
In Brunei, he will hold bilateral meetings with Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, focusing on economic cooperation, the nation's energy sector, and promoting trade and investment relations.
The Philippines and Brunei are finalizing memoranda of understanding in areas ranging from agriculture and food security to maritime cooperation and tourism.
Similar to past foreign trips, Marcos will attend a meet-and-greet event with the Filipino community in Brunei and participate in a business forum.
Marcos will also attend the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, where he is expected to speak at the defense summit.
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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.
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The Philippines and Brunei have strengthened their bilateral ties by signing four deals aimed at enhancing cooperation in maritime activities, tourism, agriculture, and seafaring.
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President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. met with Singaporean President Tharman Shanmugaratnam in Singapore to enhance bilateral ties.
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. urged Brunei's business leaders to invest in the Philippines during the Philippine Business Forum in Bandar Seri Begawan, highlighting its economic potential and describing the country as a "prime investment destination."
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President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. arrived in Singapore to participate in the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue and deliver the keynote address on May 31, becoming the first Filipino president to do so.
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