Danish Ambassador Sillasen Pays Farewell Call on Secretary Manalo

Secretary for Foreign Affairs Enrique A. Manalo (right) meets Danish Ambassador to the Philippines Grete Sillasen (left) at the DFA today. (Photo by DFA-OPCD Vanessa Ubac)

PASAY CITY 10 August 2022 – Ambassador of the Kingdom of Denmark to the Philippines Grete Sillasen paid a farewell call on Secretary for Foreign Affairs Enrique A. Manalo at the DFA today. 

Secretary Manalo congratulated Ambassador Sillasen on her successful tour of duty in the Philippines. Ambassador Sillasen served as Denmark’s envoy to the Philippines starting from December 2019. 

“I wish to convey my deep gratitude for Denmark’s continued assistance and sharing of expertise in developing renewable energy, including efforts to secure local energy efficient markets”, said Secretary Manalo.

Among the Ambassador’s accomplishments were the valuable assistance in elevating Philippines- Denmark relations, especially in expanding bilateral trade and increasing the presence of Danish companies in the Philippines. 

During the meeting, opportunities to further trade and cooperation in the fields of education, culture, agriculture, and maritime matters were discussed. Both sides agreed to work towards further cultivating the growing relationship between the Philippines and Denmark. END

Secretary for Foreign Affairs Enrique A. Manalo, Danish Ambassador to the Philippines Grete Sillasen, and other representatives from both countries during the farewell call. (Photo by DFA-OPCD Vanessa Ubac)