President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. hosts Vietnamese President Tô Lâm for a two-day state visit to the Philippines from May 31 to June 1, according to statements relayed by the Philippine Presidential Communications Office and echoed by multiple outlets. The visit is described as Tô Lâm’s first state visit to the Philippines since he was elected president in April and also while he leads Vietnam’s ruling Communist Party as general secretary of its central committee.
During the bilateral discussions, the leaders plan to review cooperation across several areas, including trade and investment. They also are set to cover food security, defense, and maritime cooperation, reflecting regional security and shared sea-related concerns. Education, tourism, and people-to-people exchanges are also listed as part of the agenda.
All accounts describe the trip as an opportunity for formal engagement between the two countries’ top leaders, with the meeting centered on strengthening ties in economic, security, and social sectors.
