@ilocandiaglobaltimes: Philippines, Vietnam elevate ties to enhanced strategic partnership President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vietnamese President To Lam on Monday formally elevated bilateral relations between the Philippines and Vietnam to an Enhanced Strategic Partnership, marking a major milestone as the two countries celebrate 50 years of diplomatic ties. In a statement following his meeting with Lam during the Vietnamese leader’s state visit to Manila, Marcos said the upgraded relationship would strengthen cooperation in defense, tourism, education, and information technology while deepening economic and security collaboration between the two Southeast Asian nations. “Today, we mark a historic milestone for Philippines–Viet Nam relations,” Marcos said, describing the new framework as a significant step forward in the countries’ partnership. The Philippine leader said the two sides signed several agreements and reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining regional peace and stability, particularly through adherence to international law, including the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and the 2016 arbitral ruling on the South China Sea. Marcos said the discussions underscored the importance of a peaceful, stable, and rules-based ASEAN region and the broader Indo-Pacific. The enhanced partnership comes as Manila and Hanoi commemorate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations this year. Marcos said the upgraded ties would help ensure that both countries remain key partners in promoting security, economic resilience, and innovation in the region. Lam arrived in Manila on Sunday for a state visit that is expected to further boost cooperation between the two nations amid growing economic and geopolitical challenges in Southeast Asia.

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