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Prez Marcos in Thailand for APEC Summit: What to expect
Prez Marcos in Thailand for APEC Summit: What to expect
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Prez Marcos in Thailand for APEC Summit: What to expect
by Christhel Cuazon17 November 2022
Photo courtesy: Office of the Press Secretary

President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. arrived in Thailand on Wednesday evening, November 17 to participate in the 29th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting this week.

Marcos, accompanied by First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos and the Philippine delegation, arrived at the Don Mueang International Airport at around 5 PM (6 p.m. Philippine time) onboard flight PR001.

Here's what to expect in his four-day visit to Thailand.

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Bilateral Meetings

Marcos is expected to have at least six bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the summit, where he said he brings with him the dream of a “peaceful and prosperous” Asia Pacific region.

According to him, he and other world leaders will tackle a wide range of issues, including steps to achieve food and energy security, as well as safe border passage for Filipino seafarers.

The officials will also discuss the economic inclusion of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), women, indigenous people, and other parties "whose potential remains to be unlocked."

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Meeting Thai monarchs and Filipino community

In a statement, the Office of the Press Secretary (OPS) said Marcos and the First Lady are expected to meet King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua and Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana who are set to host APEC leaders and spouses.

"The President will be engaging with other leaders on how to tackle food and energy security and the economic inclusion of the country’s micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), among others," the OPS said.

Marcos will also likely to visit and give a speech before the Filipino community in Thailand.

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Hosted by Thailand, this year’s APEC Summit aims to revitalize recovery, revive growth, and integrate inclusivity among member nations.

Its 21 members include Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Chile, the People’s Republic of China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, the Philippines, Russia, Singapore, Chinese Taipei, Thailand, the United States, and Vietnam.

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