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Japan Invites Philippine President for State Visit, Discusses Indo-Pacific Cooperation

4/22/2026

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Nikkei Asia reports that the Japanese government plans to invite Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to Japan as a state guest next month.
Marcos is expected to meet Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi during the visit.
The talks will focus on expanding cooperation for a free and open Indo-Pacific.
They will also address China's maritime expansion.

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Nikkei Asia reports that the Japanese government plans to invite Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to Japan as a state guest next month.
Marcos is expected to meet Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi during the visit.
The talks will focus on expanding cooperation for a free and open Indo-Pacific.
They will also address China's maritime expansion.