Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Theresa Lazaro has set a bilateral meeting with Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi during his official visit to the Philippines on Jan. 15.
In a statement on Friday, the DFA announced that the two foreign ministers are expected to review key developments in their countries’ “Strengthened Strategic Partnership.”
The meeting will also focus on regional and international issues, including the Philippines’ chairship of ASEAN and the situation in the South China Sea.
Motegi’s official visit coincides with the 70th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and Japan, which is being commemorated this year.
In December, both governments unveiled a commemorative logo to celebrate the diplomatic relations milestone.
