File photo – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (Screencap from RTVM)
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. is set to visit Malaysia the day after his second State of the Nation Address (Sona).
Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) spokesperson Teresita Daza said on Friday that Marcos had been invited by Malaysian King Al-Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah on a state visit.
“President Ferdinand R. Marcos and First Lady Ma. Louise Araneta-Marcos were invited by the King of Malaysia to undertake a state visit to the country from 25th to 27th July 2023,” said Daza in a press briefing at Malacañang.
“During the visit, the President will have an audience with the King of Malaysia and a meeting with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to identify new areas of synergy between the two countries,” she added.
Marcos will also meet with Filipino and Malaysian business leaders to explore possible bilateral trade investments and economic opportunities.
“While in Malaysia, the President will have the opportunity to meet with the Filipino community living there and to personally inform them of the administration’s plans and programs for overseas Filipinos,” Daza noted.
The visit coincides with Philippines and Malaysia’s 60th diplomatic anniversary.
“This reciprocal visit between the leaders of both countries in 2023 is a testament to the reintegrated relationship between the Philippines and Malaysia,” Daza said.
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