From ‘durian diplomacy' to the latest issues in the West Philippine Sea, here’s what you need to know about the Philippine president’s first state visit outside Southeast Asia.
MANILA, Philippines – Despite concerns over the renewed spread of COVID-19 in China, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will push through with his state visit to the regional economic giant from January 3 to 5, 2023.,” Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs Assistant Secretary Nathaniel Imperial told media during a briefing on Thursday, December 29.
The two leaders first met during a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit in Bangkok in November 2022. The bulk of his meetings, particularly with China’s top government officials, take place on January 4. By January 5, Marcos will head back to Manila via a chartered Philippine Airlines flight.The DFA said Marcos’ official delegation to China will include key Cabinet officials heading the foreign affairs, trade, tourism, and information and communication departments, among others. His Cabinet members are expected to sign bilateral agreements with their Chinese counterparts during the state visit.
The Palace has never released a full list of Marcos’ delegation to his official and state visits, despite requests from media.As in previous overseas trips, Economy and trade are top of mind for this latest presidential visit.
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