President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. is en route to Jakarta to attend the inauguration of Indonesia’s incoming leaders, President-elect Prabowo Subianto and Vice President-elect Gibran Rakabuming Raka.
According to Malacañang, the visit comes at the invitation of Indonesian President Joko Widodo and marks a continuation of the two nations’ diplomatic ties, whose 75th anniversary will be celebrated this year.
Mr. Marcos will be joined by First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos.
The President is set to return to the Philippines early Monday morning.
The Philippines and Indonesia, both founding members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), have long-standing bilateral relations.
Mr. Marcos made his first international trip as president to Indonesia in 2022, while Widodo visited the Philippines in early 2024, highlighting the strong relationship between the two maritime nations.
