Indonesian President Widodo arrives in Philippines for 3-day visit

Indonesian President Widodo arrives in Philippines for 3-day visit

INDONESIAN President Joko Widodo is in the Philippines for a 3-day official visit.

Widodo arrived in Manila on Tuesday evening, and the plane carrying him landed at the Maharlika Presidential Hangar at the Villamor Air Base in Pasay City where he was warmly welcomed by Philippine government officials.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is scheduled to meet with President Widodo on Wednesday at the Malacañan Palace to discuss progress in the Philippine-Indonesia relations.

Widodo’s visit comes as the Philippines and Indonesia are set to celebrate the 75th anniversary of their formal diplomatic relations in November of this year.

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