President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday expressed the Philippines’ enduring commitment to fostering inclusive, resilient, and sustainable partnerships in support of regional and global peace, stability, and development.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday noted the improved relations between the Philippines and Kuwait, which has expressed gratitude for the contribution of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the Arab country.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Tuesday expressed concern over the economic risks posed by the United States’ unilateral tariff regimes, emphasizing the need for a reassessment of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)’s strategic direction.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday encouraged fellow ASEAN leaders to assess global trade shifts, emphasizing the need to identify potential risks, advantages, or opportunities that can be maximized.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. reiterated his openness to reconciling with his former running mate, Vice President Sara Duterte, and the Duterte family, but firmly rejected the idea of setting any preconditions for such talks.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. returned to Manila on Wednesday following his successful participation in the 46th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and Related Summits in Kuala Lumpur, where he reaffirmed the Philippines’ unwavering commitment to regional cooperation, peace, and sustainable development.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday underscored the need for increased trade and collaboration between ASEAN and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) to help realize their shared vision for sustainable development.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet on Tuesday acknowledged the enduring friendship between the two countries and expressed their shared commitment to further enhancing bilateral trade and cooperation across key areas of mutual interest.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday underscored the need for greater synergy, innovation, and political will within the Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) as the subregional grouping enters the next phase of its shared development agenda.

The Philippines and Thailand have agreed to enhance trade and investment cooperation, with particular emphasis on strategic sectors such as agriculture, electronics, artificial intelligence, and precious metals.