Study Room, Malacañan Palace
October 14, 2024

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. received Dato’ Seri Ahmad Zahid bin Hamidi, Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia, in a courtesy call at the Study Room in Malacañan Palace.

During their meeting, the President expressed his appreciation for the Deputy Prime Minister’s proposal to collaborate on disaster risk reduction.

They also discussed opportunities for partnership in education, particularly in Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET), focusing on enhancing skills development for youth and workers, improving employability and aligning training programs with industry needs.

In May 2024, the Philippines and Malaysia marked 60 years of diplomatic relations. Both are committed to strengthen cooperation moving forward.

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