President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. is set to meet Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese who will undertake an official visit to the country from September 7 to 8, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) announced on Friday.
In a statement, PCO said Alabanese's visit will mark a significant milestone as he is the first Australian Priminister to visit since 2003.
"The President's meeting with Prime Minister Albanese on 08 September is anticipated to reinforce this partnership, ushering in a new era of closer cooperation across key sectors such as defense and security, trade, economic development, and maritime affairs," it said.
According to PCO, the Australian Prime Minister's visit comes after the "series of high-level engagements" between the Philippines and Australia this 2023.
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In an earlier statement, Albanese said he would advance "defense, security cooperation, and maritime security and development" during his visit in the country.
"Our partnership with the Philippines is built on close defense and security cooperation, increasing economic relations and warm personal ties," he said.
Aside from the country, Albanese will also visit Indonesia and India.
