UAE’s continued support praised by President of Philippines in phone call

ABU DHABI (WAM)

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Monday received a phone call from His Excellency Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr., President of the Republic of the Philippines.

During the call, the two leaders discussed cooperation between the UAE and the Philippines and explored opportunities to further develop relations, particularly in the economic, trade, investment, and developmental sectors, as well as other vital fields that support development priorities and serve shared interests.

The President of the Philippines expressed his sincere appreciation to His Highness for the continued support the UAE extends to his country. He also praised the Ministry of Interior’s initiative to train 100 members of the Philippine National Police specialising in child protection, commending the UAE’s experience in this field.

Moreover, he underscored his appreciation for the humanitarian relief provided by the UAE to those affected by floods and heavy rains in the Philippines, as well as the assistance offered to Filipino nationals in Lebanon during the current crisis.