HÀ NỘI – Việt Nam and the Philippines have issued a joint press statement on the occasion of the State visit to Việt Nam by Philippines’ President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. Mr. Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr., President of the Republic of the Philippines, paid a State-visit to Viet Nam from 29 - 30 January, 2024. Mr. Pham Minh Chinh, Prime Minister of Viet Nam, and H.E. Both sides took note of strong security and defence cooperation, which contributes to enhancing the strategic cooperation between Viet Nam and the Philippines. The President of the Philippines further invited the Leaders of Viet Nam to visit the Philippines at a mutually convenient time.