Marcos returns from ASEAN Summit, discusses MSMEs, digital economy, climate change
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. returned to Manila on Friday evening after attending the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits in Vientiane, Laos.
During the summit, Marcos emphasized collaborative efforts to promote sustainable agriculture, support micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), digital transformation of economies, and sustainable tourism across the region.
He also highlighted initiatives related to climate change and disaster risk reduction, noting that the Philippines is hosting the Loss and Damage Fund Board and an Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction from October 14-18.
Marcos reaffirmed the country's commitment to defend its sovereignty in the West Philippine Sea according to international law and met with leaders including Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Lao PDR officials, EU representatives, and Japan to discuss bilateral cooperation.
The president thanked Lao PDR for hosting this year's summit and expressed his anticipation of Malaysia taking over as ASEAN chair in 2025.
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