Japan-Philippines Relations
Japan-Philippines Summit Telephone Meeting
On March 24, commencing at 6:00 p.m. for approximately 20 minutes, Ms. TAKAICHI Sanae, Prime Minister of Japan, held a summit telephone meeting with H.E. Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., President of the Republic of the Philippines. The overview is as follows:
Prime Minister TAKAICHI, referring to the joint statement on the Strait of Hormuz issued on March 19, explained the importance of coordinating and cooperating with the international community to ensure the early de-escalation of the situation, with a particular focus on the urgent priority of securing safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. President Marcos explained the position and efforts of the Philippines. The two leaders concurred on closely working together toward the early de-escalation of the situation.