14 AUGUST 2023, SEOUL – Philippine Ambassador to the Republic of Korea H.E. Maria Theresa B. Dizon-De Vega called on Senior Secretary for Future Strategy Jang Sungmin at the Yongsan Presidential Office on 14 August 2023 and discussed opportunities to strengthen political and economic links between the Philippines and the Republic of Korea. 

During the call, Ambassador Dizon-De Vega noted the historic and dynamic partnership between the Philippines and the Republic of Korea. She briefed the senior secretary on key priorities and other developments in the Philippines that will advance PH-ROK relations in political, defense, economic, and people-to-people relations.

The two officials also discussed developments in the Philippines that support increased trade and investment in agriculture, information communications technology, energy, green technology, defense industry, critical raw materials, and infrastructure. Both sides also looked forward to the completion of PH-ROK agreements that will further strengthen relations, including the signing of the PH-ROK Free Trade Agreement and the elevation of PH-ROK relations to a Strategic Partnership. 

Both sides also looked forward to high-level meetings and exchanges between the Philippines and the Republic of Korea in the lead-up to the commemoration of the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations. Secretary Jang stated that the ROK government recognizes the importance of the Philippines as a close partner in the Indo-Pacific Region. Senior Secretary Jang assured that ROK will continue to pursue initiatives to increase its engagement with the Philippines. END