JAKARTA—President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. arrived here on Monday night as he readies to meet other world leaders before the opening
Mr. Marcos stressed he would discuss security, economy, agriculture, and migrant welfare issues, as well as pursue a statement on the country’s ongoing incursions with China in the regional meeting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
“My participation will highlight our advocacies in promoting a rules-based international order, including in the South China Sea, strengthening food security, calling for climate justice, tapping the potential of the digital and creative economies, protecting migrant workers in crisis situations, as well as combating Trafficking-in-Persons,” he added.
“I will also take the opportunity to meet with bilateral partners at the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit to advance cooperation that will benefit our national priorities,” he said. The 43rd Summit and Related Summits has for its theme, “ASEAN Matters: Epicentrum of Growth.” It will conclude on Sept. 7, with a handover ceremony of the ASEAN chairmanship from Indonesia to the Lao People’s Democratic Republic.
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