‘More than just an ASEAN neighbor’: Marcos greets Malaysia PM on 77th birthday

Manila Bulletin

President Marcos on Sunday, Aug. 11, sent his “cordial birthday wishes” to Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, whom he called a “trusted friend” who’s “more than just a neighbor in ASEAN.”  READ: https://mb.com.ph/2024/8/11/more-than-just-an-asean-neighbor-marcos-greets-malaysia-pm-on-77th-birthday  Subscribe to the Manila Bulletin Online channel! - https://www.youtube.com/TheManilaBulletin  Visit our website at http://mb.com.ph Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/manilabulletin  Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/manila_bulletin Instagram: https://instagram.com/manilabulletin Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manilabulletin  #ManilaBulletinOnline #ManilaBulletin #LatestNews

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00:00To my dear friend, Prime Minister Anwar, I am so happy to be able to greet you on your

00:06special day.

00:07We have known each other for some years now, even before we assumed our roles as fellow

00:11leaders in ASEAN.

00:13Our friendship has helped make the challenges of leadership more bearable, sometimes, I

00:18dare say, even enjoyable.

00:20For me, you are more than just a neighbor in ASEAN, you are a trusted friend with whom

00:24I share many fond memories.

00:26At this point in our lives, we have been charged to lead our respective nations and play important

00:31roles in this region and in the wider international community.

00:36Your unwavering dedication to Malaysia and our shared vision for the region have been

00:41a source of inspiration.

00:43Together, we have addressed numerous challenges and celebrated some successes.

00:48Much has been done, yet much is left to do.

00:51And I am glad to have a dear friend with me as we navigate the uncertainties that lie ahead.

00:56From sharing the microphone at Karaoke Night to sharing the floor at the bilateral and

01:01multilateral levels, we have come some way.

01:04I am grateful for every opportunity that we have had through the years to share our ideas

01:09and to learn from each other's experiences as we continue to steer our nations and the

01:14region towards a future of peace and prosperity for our peoples.

01:19On a personal note, I want to emphasize how much I value the bonds that our families share.

01:25Your wisdom, kindness, and strengths have been invaluable to me, and I look forward

01:29to more years of friendship and cooperation.

01:33I wish you the happiest of birthdays, Mr. Prime Minister.

01:36May this year bring you good health, happiness, and continued success.

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