Russian Ambassador Pays Farewell Call on Secretary Locsin

PASAY CITY 06 October 2020 - H.E. Igor A. Khovaev, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to the Philippines, paid a farewell call on Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro L. Locsin, Jr. on 5 October 2020 at the Department of Foreign Affairs.

Secretary Locsin expressed his appreciation to Ambassador Khovaev for his contribution to the enhancement of Philippines-Russia relations.

During the Ambassador's tenure, the Philippines witnessed a reinvigoration of bilateral relations with Russia as the Philippines sought to deepen ties with non-traditional partners.

Along with increasing bilateral engagements and people-to-peoples ties, several agreements were signed between the Philippines and Russia in the areas of trade and economy, science and technology, nuclear energy for peaceful purposes, space sciences, nuclear medicine, basic research, legal and judicial cooperation, defense cooperation and culture.

Joining the call were mesdames Maria Lourdes B. Locsin and Maria Ilina. Madame Locsin thanked Madame Ilina for her active involvement in various social and charitable activities and diplomats' spouses' initiatives. Madame Ilina expressed her appreciation for the warmth and hospitality accorded to them during their stay and the generous support they received for the activities initiated by the Russian Embassy.

Ambassador Khovaev ends this month, October 2020, his 5-year tour of duty in the Philippines as Russia’s top diplomat. END

(Photos by DFA-OSCR Nilo K. Palaya)