MANILA – President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. expressed gratitude for Japan’s continued interest in the country, stating he was looking forward to establishing a stronger strategic collaboration with the Japanese government and that he wants to engage with them in several areas.
During the courtesy call of Dr. Masafumi Mori, Special Advisor to Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio, Marcos said this in Malacañang on Thursday, November 3.
The President said in his remarks he wants to work with the Japanese government on climate change, maritime security, the West Philippines Sea, agriculture, food security, and infrastructure development.
“Japan is and will remain a solid and steadfast partner of the Philippines,” the President told Masafumi.
“I look forward to working closely with Prime Minister Kishida in building an even stronger strategic partnership with your country,” he added.
Reiterating Kishida’s statement, Masafumi stressed Japan’s strong commitment and confidence in President Marcos and his administration as Japan and the Philippines continue their mutual high-level engagements and bilateral platforms in pursuit of enhanced strategic partnership.
According to Masafumi, his country is looking forward to continuing its tie-up with the Philippine government in various areas of cooperation, particularly in infrastructure development.
The Special Advisor also echoed his country’s invitation to President Marcos for a state visit. Marcos is set to visit Japan early next year.
Masafumi is in the country to attend the 13th High-Level Joint Committee Meeting on Infrastructure Development and Economic Cooperation.
Marcos on Thursday thanked the Japanese government for its continued support for the Philippines’ infrastructure development, stating the country’s first-ever subway system, in particular, would help improve the quality of life of Filipinos in the city.
This statement was given by Marcos during the contract signing of Contract Package 102 (CP102) – Quezon Avenue Station and Contract Package 103 (CP103) – Anonas and Camp Aguinaldo Stations of the Metro Manila Subway Project (MMSP) in Malacañang.
“I thank the Government of Japan for partnering with the Philippines in pursuing this important infrastructure development project,” the President said in his speech.
“We thank you for your continued support, and I hope to further advance our cooperation in other areas for the mutual benefit of our peoples,” he added.
The Metro Manila Subway will be the first underground railway system in the Philippines, spanning 33 kilometers with 17 stations from Valenzuela City to FTI-Bicutan in Paraaque City, with a line connecting to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 in Pasay City.
The MMSP is funded by the Japanese government through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).
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