Philippines' President Marcos Jr to address Australia's joint parliament session on 29th Feb, signifying deepening ties and regional cooperation.

The Philippines President, Ferdinand Marcos Jr., is set to address a rare joint sitting of Australia's parliament on February 29th. This event signifies the deepening ties between the two countries and is a rare honor, previously extended to leaders such as US Presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush, and Chinese leader Xi Jinping. The joint sitting highlights Australia's efforts to strengthen relationships in the Indo-Pacific region, particularly with key nations like the Philippines, which shares concerns with Australia about China's increasing regional influence.

February 12, 2024
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