President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Japan Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae reviewed close cooperation between the two countries ahead in a phone conversation on Tuesday.

According to the Presidential Communication Office (PCO), the two leaders exchanged views on bilateral cooperation, and address regional developments.

In a Facebook post, Marcos announced that he had a productive conversation with Takaichi ahead of the ASEAN Summit this November.

"We discussed strengthening our cooperation in energy security, defense and peace efforts in Mindanao, as well as advancing the Luzon Economic Corridor to bring more investments, jobs and opportunities to Filipinos," he said

"As we celebrate 70 years of diplomatic relations, we look forward to building on our strong partnership for a more peaceful, secure and prosperous region," he added. Robina Asido/PHS