MANILA, Philippines: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is set to leave today for a working visit to Germany and a state visit to the Czech Republic, where he is expected to discuss with his European counterparts key issues such as maritime and labor cooperation, climate change and economic collaborations, among others.
The Chief Executive will be in Berlin on March 11 to 13 and in Prague on March 13 to 15. Marcos was invited by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Czech Republic President Petr Pavel.
'During the President's time in Germany and the Czech Republic, the President will focus on bolstering trade and investment opportunities in the Philippines, inviting German and Czech companies to increase their presence in the country,' Assistant Secretary Maria Elena Algabre of the Department of Foreign Affairs said in a pre-departure briefing last week.
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