Bilateral Meeting with Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay of Bhutan

Описание: President’s Hall, Malacañan Palace
March 19, 2026


Marking the first leaders’ level engagement between the Philippines and Bhutan since formal diplomatic ties were established on 6 October 2025, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. welcomed Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay at the President’s Hall in Malacañan Palace on March 19, 2026.

President Marcos Jr. highlighted the importance of establishing non-resident ambassadorial representation to enhance cooperation. He expressed confidence in ongoing collaboration through the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), especially in skills training and workforce upskilling. The President emphasized the need to develop new partnerships in tourism, cultural exchange, trade, investment, and people-to-people engagement in the post-pandemic era.

Prime Minister Tobgay reaffirmed Bhutan’s commitment to strengthening relations with the Philippines while in Manila for the Asia Pacific Food Systems Forum 2026 organized by the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

The bilateral meeting was the first time a Philippine President hosted a Bhutanese leader at the Palace. The meeting marked a milestone in strengthening bilateral relations between the two nations.


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