MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos will travel to Cambodia from Sept. 7 to 9 for a state visit aimed at deepening the relations between Manila and Phnom Penh, Malacañang said Thursday.
In a statement, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said that Marcos and the first lady were invited by His Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah Boromneath Norodom Sihamoni, King of Cambodia.
They will be received by Acting Head of State and Senate President Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen and his spouse, Samdech Kittiprittbindit Bun Rany Hun Sen, on behalf of His Majesty.
Marcos, first lady visit Cambodia to boost ties, This news data comes from:http://ljkxsvd.yamato-syokunin.com
Marcos will hold a bilateral meeting with Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet, Prime Minister of Cambodia, "to discuss expanding cooperation in combating transnational crimes and enhancing connectivity as well as in the key sectors of agriculture, higher education, tourism, and cultural cooperation between the two countries," the PCO said.
The State Visit to Cambodia reciprocates the official trip to the Philippines of Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet in February 2025. The last state visit by a Philippine president to Cambodia was in 2016.
- Marcos declares holidays for 2026
- CFO moves office from QC to Pasay
- PH has chance of getting UNSC seat - Manalo
- Peace efforts in limbo as Kyiv mourns 23 dead
- House probe tackles flood control corruption: Lawmakers disclose conflicts of interest
- Hope dwindles for survivors days after deadly Afghan quake
- China is showing off its weaponry in a tightly controlled military parade
- Sotto allows detained Public Works engineer to attend House probe on flood control projects
- No winner in Ultra, Megalotto draws for Aug 29
- Head of main US health agency abruptly dismissed
