26 November 2013 — Philippine Ambassador to South Africa Constancio R. Vingno, Jr. reported to the Department of Foreign Affairs that he presented his Letter of Credence and the Letter of Recall of his predecessor to H. E. President Michael Chilufya Sata of the Republic of Zambia on November 07 in Zambia’s capital, Lusaka.

Ambassador Vingno, who was accompanied by his wife Mme. Yoko Ramos-Vingno, conveyed to President Sata the warm greetings of President Benigno S. Aquino III and the hope that the warm relations between Zambia and the Philippines will grow stronger through the establishment of new proposed agreements such as on bilateral cooperation and trade.

During their trip to Lusaka, Ambassador and Madame Vingno also met with members of the Filipino community there, who are composed of professionals and skilled workers such as engineers and medical personnel.  END