President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. is expected to sign seven key bilateral deals covering infrastructure, defense, and tourism, among others, during his trip to Japan next week. READ:
A Japan Yen note is seen in this illustration photo taken June 1, 2017. — REUTERS
“During the visit, we anticipate the signing of seven key bilateral documents or agreements covering cooperation in infra development, defense, agriculture and information and communications technology — areas that are in the President’s priority agenda,” he said. Also on the list are agreements on humanitarian assistance and disaster relief cooperation between the Philippine Defense department and its Japanese counterpart.
Mr. Imperial said the government hopes that the working visit would give Philippine agricultural exports, especially bananas and Hass avocados, better market access in Japan. His delegation also includes at least six Cabinet secretaries including Benjamin E. Diokno of the Finance department, Alfredo E. Pascual of the Trade department, Rafael P.M. Lotilla of the Energy department, Esperanza Christina Codilla-Frasco of the Tourism department, and Enrique A. Manalo of the Foreign Affairs department.
DFA’s Mr. Imperial said Mr. Marcos will also have roundtable and business meetings. A business seminar will also be held on Feb. 9 and 10.
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