By Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday pushed for a stronger trade and investment cooperation among Indo-Pacific economies during his meeting with regional investors as part of his working visit to Singapore.
Marcos met with leaders of the Future Economic Cooperation Council (FECC), an India-based economic platform that brings together government and business leaders to promote free trade, investment flows, and resilient economic partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region.
The Presidential communications Office (PCO) said the meet-and-greet focused on strengthening partnerships between governments and businesses amid an evolving global economic landscape.
“The discussion focused on how government and business can work together to navigate a changing global economy and unlock new opportunities for the region,” the PCO said in a statement.
The PCO said the engagement underscored shared priorities in advancing balanced development, fostering innovation, and enhancing economic resilience across the region.
The discussions also highlighted the importance of strengthening economic cooperation among governments, businesses, and other sectors to address emerging challenges and promote inclusive growth.
“These efforts support stronger trade and investment partnerships while helping shape a more innovative, connected, and prosperous future for the region,” the PCO said.
The meeting was part of Marcos’ efforts to engage regional business leaders and investors during his working visit to Singapore, where he is promoting the Philippines as an attractive destination for trade and investment.
The visit also aligns with the administration’s broader agenda of expanding economic cooperation with regional partners, attracting more investments, and strengthening the country’s participation in the rapidly growing Indo-Pacific economy. (PNA)
