Philippines and Vietnam upgrade ties to ‘enhanced strategic partnership’
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., right, gestures to Vietnamese President To Lam during a bilateral meeting at the Malacanang presidential palace in Manila on June 1. © Reuters
MANILA — The Philippines and Vietnam have elevated bilateral relations to an “enhanced strategic partnership” in a bid to boost security and economic cooperation, it was announced on Monday during a state visit by Vietnamese President To Lam to Manila.
