I hosted the heads of mission of OIC member countries to an informal & friendly lunch today, where I assured them of PH's sincere interest to enhance bilateral and multilateral cooperation. I also affirmed PH's unwavering commitment to peace, esp in these challenging times.

2/2 We also engaged in frank & candid conversation on regional and international developments that impact on both our countries, reaffirming our shared belief in the importance of upholding the principles of peace, stability, and the rule of law, both regionally and globally.

1/2 Honored to welcome and meet with SG Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan in Manila. 🇵🇭-🇸🇬relations have been robust & dynamic for the past 55 years, and we resolved to leverage enhanced ties to forge mutually beneficial outcomes, especially on the economic front.

The Philippines continues to work with our friends and partners, including through the UN system, to address the situation in the Red Sea involving 17 Filipino seafarers. We assure their families that all is being done so that the seafarers will finally be able to return home

Had a good meeting w/ Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar (Modi Ka Parivar) on bolstering 🇵🇭🇮🇳 cooperation to promote the rule of law, maritime safety,trade & tourism. We discussed intl devts & pledged greater collaboration in multilateral fora such as UN,NAM& ASEAN #PHIndia75 DFA Philippines 🇵🇭