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PHILIPPINES PARTICIPATES IN THE 14TH FEALAC CYBERSECRETARIAT WORKSHOP AND MULTI-DONOR TRUST FUND STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING


The 14th FEALAC Cybersecretariat Workshop facilitated the exchange of views and explored ways to promote greater cooperation between East Asia and Latin America in the age of rapid technological advancement and digitalization under the theme "Shaping the Future of FEALAC Cooperation in the Digital Era: A Vision for the Next 25 Years".

The 4th FEALAC Multi-Donor Trust Fund Steering Committee meeting reviewed completed FEALAC initiatives and discussed the best and most efficient way of implementing new ones under the FEALAC Multi-Donor Trust Fund.

As a founding member, the Philippines remains an active member of FEALAC and is committed to FEALAC's objectives of promoting inter-regional understanding and cultural awareness as manifested through our USD 10,000 voluntary contribution to the FEALAC multi-donor trust fund for FY 2023 and 2024. END

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