Philippines, Georgia Hold 4th Political Consultations in Manila
Philippine Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro (left) co-chairs the 4th Philippines-Georgia Political Consultations with Georgian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Khvtisiashvili on 9 January 2025 in Manila.
MANILA 10 January 2025 - Undersecretary Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro of the Department of Foreign Affairs welcomed Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Khvtisiashvili of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia back to Manila for the 4th Philippines-Georgia Political Consultations on 9 January 2025. Mr. Khvtisiashvili had previously visited Manila to co-chair the second iteration of the same political consultations back in 2022, also with Undersecretary Lazaro. Both officials reaffirmed the importance of the consultations as an excellent platform for diplomatic engagements, charting the directions of bilateral relations, and frank and open exchange of views on regional and international geopolitical developments.
During the meeting, the two sides identified concrete steps to promote practical cooperation through the conclusion of agreements in consular, maritime, seafarer certification, education, environmental protection, and customs. Tourism, science and technology, culture and sports were also sectors that both countries discussed as high-potential sectors for bilateral partnerships.
The consultations further saw candid exchanges of views on regional and international issues, particularly on the South China Sea and the evolving political landscapes in European countries. Undersecretary Lazaro emphasized, “dialogue is key to understanding our respective countries' perspectives.”
The Philippines and Georgia look forward to the next political consultations to be held in Tbilisi. END
