Manila, April 25 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba are set to hold discussions on security and maritime law enforcement cooperation, including global trade issues during the Japanese leader's visit to Manila next week.

Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Kazuya Endo said Friday that this summit will reaffirm Manila and Tokyo's commitment to a partnership anchored on peace and prosperity.

Ishiba, who assumed the position in September, will travel to the country on April 29 to 30, marking his first bilateral visit to the Philippines.

Endo said the two leaders will discuss the Japan-Philippines Reciprocal Access Agreement, transfer of air surveillance radar systems, and the Official Securit...