MANILA: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. hosted Indonesian President Joko Widodo in Manila on Wednesday.
The leaders engaged in a fruitful and honest discussion covering a range of regional issues, with a particular focus on developments in the South China Sea and cooperation within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Following the talks, both leaders expressed a commitment to strengthen defence cooperation, emphasizing the need for revising joint border patrol and crossing agreements. The meeting reflects the ongoing efforts to enhance regional diplomacy and collaboration among ASEAN member states.
