Philippines announces "elevation of bilateral relations" with Canada | FULL

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Canada and the Philippines signed agreements Thursday on energy, natural resources, labour and tourism, during a high-level visit in Vancouver.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to Canada, in the first visit of the country's head of state in more than a decade.

"Today, I am pleased to announce the elevation of our bilateral relationship to a strategic partnership," Marcos said.

Carney said Filipino-Canadians are "at the very heart" of Canada, and both countries can benefit in energy security and critical minerals through a strategic partnership.

"We're also working hard to finalize negotiations on the Canada-Philippines Free Trade Agreement," Carney said and was affirmed by Marcos.