Philippine President’s first visit to Malaysia


First visit: Marcos and araneta-Marcos shortly after arriving in Kuala lumpur for a three-day working visit to Malaysia. — Bernama

PUTRAJAYA: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has arrived for a state visit to Malaysia, marking his inaugural trip here.Marcos is expected to be received in a state welcoming ceremony at Istana Negara by Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah today. “

Subsequently, President Marcos Jr will have an audience with the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, followed by a State Banquet in honour of the President and his delegation,” said a statement from Wisma Putra.Marcos will be accompanied by the First Lady, Louise Araneta-Marcos, with the delegation comprising cabinet secretaries, elected representatives and senior officials of the Philippine government.

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