Ambassador Lhuillier Meets PH Honorary Consular Officers in Spain, Andorra

Ambassador to the Spain Philippe J. Lhuillier (center) meets with the Philippine Honorary Consular Officers in Spain and Andorra in the Spanish capital of Madrid. (Madrid PE photo)

MADRID 27 June 2018 – Speaking before the ten Honorary Consular Officers who represent the Philippines in Spain and Andorra, Ambassador to Spain Philippe J. Lhuillier challenged them to come up with innovative, new and fresh ideas to further improve trade, cultural and political cooperation, during the annual meeting and consultations with the honorary officers in Madrid on 13 June 2018.

The Ambassador impressed upon the consular officers the importance of working together towards the same path to achieve the desired goal. He said that he is determined to elevate the status of the Filipinos in Spain and Andorra and advance exchanges between the two countries.

“Let us give the Philippines and the Filipinos something worth remembering; something we can leave behind and be proud of – a legacy. This is the only way that we will be able to say that we have served the country and its people,” Ambassador Lhuillier said.

During the whole-day meeting, Embassy officials briefed the consular officers, provided updates, and discussed strategies, plans and programs. Consultations on various issues and brainstorming for the 2019 Work Plan were also done.

The consular officers also presented their specific work plans for 2019 to align their programs with the Embassy´s goals. They also provided feedback on various concerns for the Embassy’s attention.  END

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