PH Embassy in Rabat Celebrates 124th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence
Philippine Ambassador to Morocco Leslie J. Baja delivers his remarks at the Diplomatic Reception. (Rabat PE photo)
RABAT 13 June 2022 — In celebration of the 124th Anniversary of the Proclamation of the Philippine Independence, the Philippine Embassy in Rabat, Kingdom of Morocco held a diplomatic reception at the Ambassador’s Residence on 08 June 2022. This also marks the first diplomatic reception hosted by the Embassy for a National Day since its re-opening in 2020, and after restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic have been lifted.
The event was well-received by the guests comprising of officials from the Moroccan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, members of the diplomatic corps and international organizations assigned in Rabat, representatives from private institutions and organizations in Morocco, and Filipino community leaders.
Philippine Ambassador Leslie J. Baja, in his opening remarks, mentioned how gatherings like these are once more possible as the world recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic and how instrumental international cooperation was in combatting COVID-19.
Ambassador Baja also highlighted the reopening of the Embassy in 2020 and the official visit of the Secretary to Morocco earlier this year as opportunities for the Philippines to broaden its engagements in Africa.
During the evening reception, guests also got a taste of Philippine cuisine and listened to popular Philippine music courtesy of a live band. END
Philippine Embassy in Rabat Team at the Diplomatic Reception. (Rabat PE photo)
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