PH Consulate General, Jeddah Chamber Strengthens Ties

Consul General Badajos (second from right) discussing PH-KSA trade relations with Mr. Al Bassam (fourth from left), Mr. Batterjee (third from left) and other JCCI officials. (Jeddah PCG Photo)

JEDDAH 25 May 2018 – The Philippine Consulate General in Jeddah, led by Consul General Edgar Badajos met with officials of the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI) led by Vice Chairmen Mazen M. Batterjee and Ziad Bassam Al-Bassam to discuss ways on how to further strengthen trade relations between the Philippines and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The conduct of trade fairs and missions focusing on food and pharmaceuticals products were initial projects discussed during the meeting. Both sides agreed that there is still a big opportunity to strengthen trade between the Philippines and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. They promised to continue discussions on specific projects which can be implemented within the year. END

Consul General Badajos (fourth from right), Consul Rodney Sumague (fourth from left), Ms. Vivian Malli-Pungutan (third from left) of the Philippine Trade and Investment Center, Mr. Antiporda (second from right), Mr. Batterjee (third from right) and Mr. Bassam (fifth from left) with other JCCI officials. (Jeddah PCG Photo)

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