Tokyo, May 27 (Jiji Press)–Visiting Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday expressed his country’s commitment to elevating relations with Japan to a comprehensive strategic partnership. “The Philippines and Japan are moving to elevate our relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership, the highest tier in our diplomatic framework,” Marcos told a general meeting of the nonpartisan Japan-Philippines parliamentary friendship league held in the parliamentary building in Tokyo. “This step attests to the exceptional level of trust between our countries and our common resolve to further deepen cooperation in addressing the challenges and the opportunities that await us,” he added. Marcos, visiting Japan as a state guest with his wife, is scheduled to meet with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Thursday. The two leaders are expected to agree to upgrade the two countries’ relations. END [Copyright The Jiji Press, Ltd.]
Philippines’ Marcos Vows to Upgrade Bilateral Ties with Japan
Related Posts
Japan Govt to Submit FY 2026 Draft Extra Budget on June 3
Tokyo, May 27 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government on Wednesday informed the ruling and opposition parties of its plan to submit a draft fiscal 2026 supplementary budget to the Diet, the country’s parliament, on June 3. Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama is expected to
Japan to Switch to Revamped Weather Warning System
Tokyo, May 27 (Jiji Press)–Japan will switch to a revamped weather warning system Thursday, ahead of the country’s rainy and typhoon seasons. The Japan Meteorological Agency and the land ministry will introduce the improved system featuring five alert levels for flooding, heavy
