Marcos Jr. meets Brunei Sultan to boost regional peace

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. stated that strengthening the Philippines' bilateral relations with Brunei is crucial for maintaining peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

He emphasized the importance of collaboration on bilateral, ASEAN, and BIMP-EAGA levels for community planning and regional stability, especially amidst global challenges.

The President views his state visit as an opportunity to revitalize and strengthen the relationship between the Philippines and Brunei.

Marcos and Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah witnessed the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on maritime cooperation, focusing on areas like pollution, skills training, research, and information sharing.

The two nations also agreed to endorse peaceful resolution to any conflict in the Indo-Pacific region.

He expressed gratitude for the warm hospitality extended by Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, the Royal Family, and the people of Brunei.

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