Nagpaabot ng pagbati si Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. para sa kaarawan ni Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, kasabay ng paalala ng Pangulo sa mga magagandang alaala nila, kasama ng ibang ASEAN leaders.
“To my dear friend, Prime Minister Anwar, I am so happy to be able to greet you on your special day. We have known each other for some years now. Even before we assumed our roles as fellow leaders in ASEAN,” —Pangulong Marcos
Sabi ng Pangulo, malaki ang naitulong ng Malaysian leader sa kaniyang pagharap sa mga hamon, sa pagiging isang pinuno sa rehiyon
“Our friendship has helped make the challenges of leadership more bearable. Sometimes I dare say, even enjoyable. For me, you are more than just a neighbor in ASEAN, you are a trusted friend with whom I share many fond memories,” —Pangulong Marcos.
Pinapurihan rin ng Pangulo ang dedikasyon at paglilingkod ng prime mininister sa Malaysia, na nagsisilbi aniyang inspirasyon sakaniya.
“At this point in our lives, we have been charged to lead our respective nations and play important roles in this region and in the wider international community. Your unwavering dedication to Malaysia and our shared vision for the region have been a source of inspiration,” —Pangulong Marcos.
Sabi ni Pangulong Marcos, ipinagpapasalamat niya ang lahat ng oportunidad na naka-trabaho at nakasama ang prime minister, kasabay ng pagpapatuloy pa ng balikatan para sa pagsusulong ng kapayapaan at kaunlaran ng Pilipinas at Malaysia, at ng Southeast Asian Region.
“Together we have addressed numerous challenges and celebrated some successes. Much has been done, yet much is left to do. And I am glad that I have a dear friend with me as we navigate the uncertainties that lie ahead… I’m grateful for every opportunity that we have had through the years to share ideas and to learn from each other’s experiences as we continue to steer our nation and the region towards a future of peace and prosperity before our peoples,” —Pangulong Marcos.| ulat ni Racquel Bayan
