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PHILIPPINE AMBASSADOR DIZON-DE VEGA PARTICIPATES IN THE BUSAN DIPLOMATIC FORUM


SEOUL, 26 July 2022-Philippine Ambassador Theresa Dizon-De Vega was invited to speak during the keynote panel of the Busan Diplomatic Forum held on 20 July 2022 at the Grand Ballroom of the Westin Chosun Hotel in Busan.

The event was attended by officials and experts from various fields, including the academe media, commerce and industry, and former and current diplomats. At the forum, Ambassador Dizon-De Vega shared points from the Philippine's hosting as Chair of the 2017 ASEAN Summit, and of the 2015 Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) in ensuring the holding of a successful, productive, and inclusive high-level activity.

Ambassador Dizon-De Vega, along with other Ambassadors and representatives of embassies from Africa and Latin America likewise met with Busan Mayor Park Heong-joon. END

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