Indonesian President visits Philippines
Indonesian President Joko Widodo arrived in the Philippines on February 8 for his first state visit to the country.
Indonesian President Joko Widodo arrived in the Philippines on February 8 for his first state visit to the country.
Widodo will meet with his counterpart Bengno Aquino III on February 9 to discuss shared issues, including migrant workers, vocational skill improvement, drug trafficking fight, and educational visit exchange, said the Philippine President’s spokesperson Edwin Lacierda.
Besides, the East Sea issue is also likely on the agenda, with Indonesia regarded as having a potentially pivotal role in calming the tension between the Philippines and China over territorial disputes.
In August 2014, Widodo announced that Indonesia would be willing to act as an intermediary on the issue.
Earlier, Indonesia and the Philippines signed a maritime border accord in May 2014, the move that is hailed as a model for peacefully dealing with territorial disputes.
The Philippines is the final stop on Widodo’s three-Southeast Asian country journey which was also through Malaysia and Brunei.-VNA
Widodo will meet with his counterpart Bengno Aquino III on February 9 to discuss shared issues, including migrant workers, vocational skill improvement, drug trafficking fight, and educational visit exchange, said the Philippine President’s spokesperson Edwin Lacierda.
Besides, the East Sea issue is also likely on the agenda, with Indonesia regarded as having a potentially pivotal role in calming the tension between the Philippines and China over territorial disputes.
In August 2014, Widodo announced that Indonesia would be willing to act as an intermediary on the issue.
Earlier, Indonesia and the Philippines signed a maritime border accord in May 2014, the move that is hailed as a model for peacefully dealing with territorial disputes.
The Philippines is the final stop on Widodo’s three-Southeast Asian country journey which was also through Malaysia and Brunei.-VNA
You should also see
World economy’s recovery drives Vietnam’s exports
With the recovery of the world market and increasing orders, Vietnam's import and export activities in the first quarter of 2024 prospered and achieved positive results.
See more
World
Thai central bank intervenes to stabilise currency
The Bank of Thailand (BoT) said it has intervened in currency markets at times to ease any excessive moves in the THB, adding that the current policy rate is robust and conducive to economic recovery, reported the Bangkok Post.
World
Vietnam appeals for maximum self-restraint, end to hostilities in Middle East
A representative of Vietnam appealed to all the parties concerned to exercise maximum self-restraint and to end hostilities, while addressing a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) open debate on the Middle East and Palestine situation on March 25.
World
Indonesia’s coffee exports surpass imports
Indonesia’s coffee exports have surpassed imports for 47 consecutive months since May 2020, the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) has reported.
World
Thailand expects wave of tourists during Golden Week
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) estimates that about 996,000 foreign tourists will visit the Southeast Asian country between April 26 and May 5, known as the Golden Week holidays in Japan, during which Chinese tourists also prefer to travel overseas.
World
Argentinian media praises Dien Bien Phu Victory
Argentinian newspapers have called Vietnam's Dien Bien Phu Victory (May 7, 1954) a symbol of the national liberation movement of oppressed and colonialised peoples worldwide.
