President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. is set to host Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim during the latter’s two-day visit to the Philippines this week.
In a brief statement, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) that the welcome ceremony will be held in Malacañang on Wed. with the arrival of the Prime minister.
“The two leaders will hold a bilateral meeting to discuss areas of mutual concern such as political, security, and economic cooperation, as well as people-to-people ties,” the OPS said.
“They are also expected to exchange views on regional and international issues,” it added.
After the ceremony, the President will hold a dinner banquet in honor of the Prime Minister.
The Malaysian leader will be in the country until March 2, 2023.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is the first Head of Government to visit the Philippines under President Marcos Jr.’s administration.
Marcos was among the state leaders who congratulated Anwar after he was elected as Malaysia’s 10th Prime Minister last year.
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