Anwar, Marcos to boost defense, security ties

By Catherine S. Valente

Mar 02, 2023 12:44 am

PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim agreed to further enhance the defense and security ties between their countries as they tackled the rising tensions in the South China Sea.

Marcos and Anwar reaffirmed their commitment to boost the collaboration between the Philippines and Malaysia during their bilateral meeting in Malacañang Wednesday.

ANWAR VISITS President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. welcomes Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in Malacañang on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. The two leaders agreed to boost defense and security. PPA POOL/NOEL PABALETE

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