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Philippines President Marcos to Make State Visit to Japan
The visit will include talks on Indo-Pacific strategy, energy, food and maritime security as Japan and the Philippines mark 70 years of normalized ties.
- President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will undertake a four-day state visit to Japan beginning May 26, 2026, the Philippine presidential palace announced Friday. This marks the first state visit by a Philippine president in over a decade.
- The visit commemorates the 70th anniversary of normalized diplomatic relations between Japan and the Philippines. Both nations have deepened security cooperation in recent years, solidifying their status as strategic partners sharing fundamental values.
- At the Imperial Palace, President Marcos will meet Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako for a welcome ceremony and state banquet. He is also scheduled to hold a summit with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
- Discussions will focus on the future trajectory of the Philippines-Japan Strengthened Strategic Partnership, including international developments, "especially with regard to energy and food security, and maritime security," officials said.
- Amid an increasingly complex security environment, Tokyo and Manila recently ratified a Reciprocal Access Agreement, allowing their forces to deploy to each other's territory for joint exercises.
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