Why US and China are watching Philippines’ Marcos Jnr at Russia-Asean talks
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr will travel to Russia next week for a summit with Moscow and Southeast Asian leaders, a visit analysts say will allow Manila to show it can fulfil its role as Asean chair and keep diplomatic channels open with major powers despite closer security ties with Washington. While the trip is unlikely to signal a shift in Philippine foreign policy, observers say it will be watched closely in Washington and Beijing for any concrete outcomes o
The visit comes amid expanded military ties with the US but is unlikely to signal a shift in Philippine foreign policy, analysts say
While the trip is unlikely to signal a shift in Philippine foreign policy, observers say it will be watched closely in both Washington and Beijing for any concrete outcomes on energy, sanctions-sensitive sectors or wider strategic cooperation with Moscow.
Marcos is scheduled to visit Kazan from June 17 to 18 for the Asean-Russia Commemorative Summit, his first visit to Russia since taking office in 2022.
“We will lead the review of the progress of our cooperation and relations with Russia. This will also include a discussion of the next steps to further deepen and expand the relationship between the Philippines, Russia and Asean,” Castro told reporters.
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