Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong arrived at Malacañang Palace on Wednesday for a bilateral meeting with President Ferdinand ”Bongbong” Marcos Jr.
Wong is on official visit to the Philippines from June 4 to 5, 2025. He was welcomed by Marcos and First Lady Louise ”Liza” Araneta-Marcos, together with other key government officials, including Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo, Finance Secretary Ralph Recto, Energy officer-in-charge Sharon Garin, and Presidential Communications Office Secretary Jay Ruiz.
Marcos and Wong are expected to talk about key areas in their relations, such as health, climate change mitigation, and civil service cooperation.
The two leaders will also exchange views on political and economic issues of significance to the region
The Philippines is the first bilateral visit of the Singaporean leader after his reappointment in May. This visit also marks Wong’s introductory visit to Manila. —RF, GMA Integrated News
By: ANNA FELICIA BAJO, GMA Integrated News
Originally published at: GMA News Online
