Press Release

The Prime Minister of Malaysia, YAB Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim will undertake an Official Visit to the Republic of the Philippines from 1 to 2 March 2023. This will be YAB Prime Minister’s maiden visit to the Philippines after being sworn in as the 10th Prime Minister of Malaysia.

YAB Prime Minister will be accompanied by YABhg. Dato’ Seri Dr. Wan Azizah Dr. Wan Ismail. The delegation will comprise the Minister of Foreign Affairs, YB Dato’ Seri Diraja Dr. Zambry Abd Kadir; the Minister of Home Affairs, YB Senator Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail; the Minister of Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development, YB Datuk Ewon Benedick, and officials from the relevant Ministries and Agencies.

During the visit, YAB Prime Minister will be meeting the President of the Republic of the Philippines, His Excellency Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. Both leaders are expected to discuss various bilateral matters such as security cooperation, halal industry collaboration, and digital economy cooperation. Both sides will also be exchanging views on regional and international issues of mutual interest.

YAB Prime Minister will also deliver a Public Lecture titled "30 Years After Asian Renaissance: Strategic Takeaways for ASEAN" at the University of Philippines and hold an engagement session with the Malaysian diaspora in the Philippines.

The visit reflects the importance of good ties between Malaysia and the Philippines as close neighbours and partners in ASEAN. It will provide an excellent opportunity for both sides to advance the partnership for progress, guided by shared interest, increased political and economic cooperation, and people-to-people exchanges.