Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday described the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz as “the best news” following a long-awaited peace deal between the United States and Iran to end their war.
Speaking during a joint press conference with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier in Manila, he welcomed the agreement between Washington and Tehran and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, describing the development as "the best news we could hope for, if it is finalized and implemented successfully," according to a statement from Marcos' office.
"We hope, we pray that this will be the case, that it will end, the war will end and there will be a lasting peace," he added.
He said both the Philippines and Germany look forward to the finalization of the ceasefire agreement, which could bring lasting peace.
Earlier, in a meeting with his German counterpart, Marcos underscored the importance of the Philippines' bilateral relations with Germany, emphasizing the value of sustainable cooperation in key areas that support national development and mutual growth.
In his speech, Steinmeier said that hundreds of German companies are planning to invest in the Philippines in the future, while about 30,000 Filipinos now live in Germany.
He conveyed his condolences to the Filipinos affected by the powerful earthquake in Mindanao last week.
