Mayroong anim na bilateral meeting si Pangulong Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. sa sidelines ng Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit sa Thailand sa Nobyembre 16-19.
Sa press briefing sa Palasyo ng Malakanyang, sinabi ni Foreign Affairs Assistant Secretary Eric Tamayo na sa ngayon, isinasapinal pa ang mga bilateral meetings.
Ilan sa mga dadalo sa APEC sina United States Vice President Kamala harris at Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Sinabi naman ni Office of the Press Secretary officer-in-charge Undersecretary Cheloy Garafil na magandang oportunidad ang APEC para itulak ang economic agenda.
“The APEC is an opportunity for us to push for our economic agenda and priorities. These include the empowerment of our MSMEs and their inclusion in global value chains, recognition of the essential role of our maritime crews and seafarers in ensuring stable and resilient supply chains, ensuring our food and energy security and climate change mitigation and adaptation,” pahayag ni Garafil.
“The President will likewise participate in the APEC CEO Summit which is a meeting of top business leaders in the region. He will meet with top executives of Thai companies to discuss business opportunities, investments and expansion plans. He will also have the opportunity to meet with leaders of economies to discuss our bilateral relations and seek path towards mutual economic benefits,” pahayag ni Garafil.
Makikipagpulong din si Pangulong Marcos sa Filipino community sa Thailand.