Philippines, Indonesia move to deepen energy, security ties

Joko Widodo (right) with Ferdinand Marcos Jr during arrival honours at the Malacanang Palace grounds in Manila on Jan 10, 2024. - Bloomberg

MANILA: The Philippines and Indonesia moved to bolster cooperation in energy and security during Indonesian President Joko Widodo’s visit to Manila.

Widodo and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr witnessed the signing of a memorandum of understanding to deepen bilateral relations on energy, according to live-streamed proceedings.