Philippines' Marcos says maritime cooperation a cornerstones in Vietnam visit

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced on Monday that discussions regarding maritime collaboration between the Philippines and Vietnam will be a key element in the establishment of a strategic partnership between the two Southeast Asian countries.

Marcos is embarking on a two-day state visit to Vietnam, during which he will engage with top officials in Hanoi and focus on negotiating agreements pertaining to coastguard cooperation and rice supply.

(Reporting by Mikhail Flores and Karen Lema; Editing by Martin Petty)