Marcos in Brunei for May 28 to 29 state visit

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. walks toward a room in a Washington D. C. hotel, for a press briefing with members of the Philippine media delegation on April 12, 2024. Marcos addressed questions about the alleged gentleman’s agreement between China and former president Rodrigo Duterte, which he called a secret deal, during the press conference. Gabriel P. Lalu/ INQUIRER.net deal china ready wps

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. —Gabriel P. Lalu/INQUIRER.net

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Brunei — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will be on a state visit to Brunei from May 28 to May 29 to boost bilateral relations between the two countries, particularly on trade and investment.

He is scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting with Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and meet with the Filipino community in this capital city.

Ma. Teresita Daza, spokesperson for the Department of Foreign Affairs, said the President would likewise meet with top members of the business sector to promote trade and investment relations between the two countries.

He will also witness the signing of several memorandums of understanding on agriculture, food security, maritime cooperation and tourism. —Nestor Corrales

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