Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. speaks during a news conference at Malacanang Palace in Manila in March. | POOL / VIA REUTERS

MANILA –

Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will make the first state visit to Japan by a Philippine president in over a decade next month, the presidential palace said Friday, at a time of deepening security cooperation between the two countries.

Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako will receive Marcos and his wife, Louise, during the May 26-29 trip, with the Filipino leader also set to meet Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, the palace statement said.

Marcos and Takaichi "are expected to discuss the future trajectory of the Philippines-Japan Strengthened Strategic Partnership" as well as international developments, "especially with regard to energy and food security, and maritime security," it said.

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