DFA Secretary Manalo to speak at ‘Future of Asia’ forum in Tokyo
Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo will embark on a working visit to Japan from May 28 to 30, 2025, where he will speak at an international forum.
Manalo will be one of the speakers at Japanese media organization Nikkei Inc.’s “Future of Asia” (FOA) forum, an annual gathering of political, economic, and academic leaders from across the Asia-Pacific region. This year’s forum carries the theme “Asia’s Challenge in a Turbulent World,” reflecting the region’s shared concerns amid rising geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainties.
The FOA forum, launched in 1995, serves as a platform for influential voices to exchange insights and explore solutions to pressing regional and global issues.
Aside from his participation in the forum, Manalo is also scheduled to meet with Japanese Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi to continue discussions stemming from the recent bilateral meeting between President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru in Manila on April 29. — Sherylin Untalan/BM, GMA Integrated News
