PH, Russia Hold Political Consultations in Moscow
Foreign Affairs Undersecretary for Policy Enrique A. Manalo (left) shakes hands with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Igor Morgulov before the start of the Philippines-Russia Political Consultations (PolCons). (DFA photo)
MOSCOW 27 June 2019 — The Philippines and Russia reiterated its commitment to deepen bilateral relations as the 11th Philippines-Russia Political Consultations was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mansion in Moscow, Russia on 18 June 2019.
Foreign Affairs Undersecretary for Policy Enrique A. Manalo and Deputy Foreign Minister Igor Morgulov led the Philippine and Russian delegations, respectively.
The Philippine delegation included representatives from Department of Foreign Affairs, Department of Trade and Industry, Department of National Defense and the National Security Council Secretariat. The Russian side was represented by senior officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Undersecretary Manalo had constructive and candid discussions with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Morgulov on a wide range of bilateral, regional and international issues. In this regard, they identified at least twenty action points that will further deepen cooperation between the two countries.
Both sides also took stock of the close cooperation between the Philippines and Russia, noting as well the high-level engagements of government officials as well as parliamentarians.
The two sides further agreed to continue close cooperation in the area of political, military and law enforcement concerns even as they identified promising areas of cooperation in trade and economic matters, tourism, education and culture. The Philippines also raised the situation of Filipinos in Russia and both sides agreed to work together on this issue.
The two sides also shared views on international and regional issues, including ASEAN-Russia cooperation as well as cooperation in the United Nations. END
The Philippine and Russian delegations after the conclusion of the 11th Philippines-Russia Political Consultations. (DFA photo)
Undersecretary Manalo (second from left) delivers his opening statement at the start of the 11th Political Consultations in Moscow. (DFA photo)