Reception Hall, Malacañan Palace
May 25, 2022

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte received the credentials of His Excellency Ricardo Luis Bocalandro, resident Ambassador-Designate to the Philippines of the Argentine Republic, in a ceremony at the Reception Hall in Malacañan Palace.

The Ambassador expressed commitment on strengthening mutual diplomatic relations between the two countries, particularly in the fields of trade and investments, culture, cooperation and technology, among others.

“The Philippines looks forward to increase cooperation with Argentina within the framework of the Philippine-Argentina agreement on technical cooperation. We look forward to enhancing cooperation in the regional and multi-lateral fronts,” President Duterte said.

Next year marks the 75th Philippines-Argentina diplomatic relations.

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