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PHILIPPINE AMBASSADOR MEETS WITH MOFA DIRECTOR GENERAL FOR ASEAN AND SOUTHEAST ASIAN AFFAIRS


Philippine Ambassador to the Republic of Korea, H.E. Theresa Dizon-De Vega, and ROK Director General for ASEAN and Southeast Asian Affairs Lee Dong-gy in Seoul, 25 March 2025.

28 March 2025, Seoul - Philippine Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Theresa Dizon-De Vega met with Director General for ASEAN and Southeast Asian Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Lee Dong Gy on 25 March 2025 to discuss bilateral engagement between the Philippines and the Republic of Korea. 

During their discussions, both sides affirmed the excellent bilateral relations between the Philippines and the Republic of Korea, as demonstrated by the elevation of relations to that of a Strategic Partnership (SP) in October 2024. 

Ambassador Dizon-De Vega and Director General Lee affirmed the close and substantive ties between the Philippines and the Republic of Korea, including our strong cooperation in areas like defense procurement, maritime cooperation, trade and investments, and culture. Both sides also exchanged views on international and regional developments, and reaffirmed the shared commitment by the Philippines and the Republic of Korea to the importance of dialogue and upholding and strengthening the rules-based international order.  END

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