PH Ambassador to Egypt Presents Credentials to Djibouti President 

“Building on 22 years of PH-Djibouti Relations”

Philippine Ambassador to Egypt Sulpicio M. Confiado with Mme. Priscila R. Confiado during the Presentation of Credentials to Djibouti President Ismail Omar Guelleh. (Cairo PE photo)

CAIRO 22 September 2020 – Philippine Ambassador to Egypt Sulpicio M. Confiado presented his credentials to the President of the Republic of Djibouti Ismail Omar Guelleh on 21 September 2020. Moreover, Ambassador Confiado presented the open copies of his Letters of Credence to Foreign Minister Mahmoud Ali Youssouf earlier on the same day. Ambassador Confiado conveyed the greetings and best wishes of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte and Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr.  to the President and the Foreign Minister, respectively. 

Philippine Ambassador to Egypt Sulpicio M. Confiado at the Presidential Palace. (Cairo PE photo)

Philippine Ambassador to Egypt Sulpicio M. Confiado presents his credentials to Djibouti President Ismail Omar Guelleh. (Cairo PE photo)

Philippine Ambassador to Egypt Sulpicio M. Confiado presents his open copies to Djibouti Foreign Minister Mahmoud Ali Youssouf. (Cairo PE photo)

Ambassador Confiado conveyed the Philippines’ fast growing interest in Africa, with the hope of expanding its engagement and cooperation with Djibouti especially in fisheries and agriculture, vocational and technical education and higher education. 

Philippine Ambassador to Egypt Sulpicio M. Confiado with Chairman Aboubaker Omar Hadi of the Djibouti Ports Authority & Free Zones Authority. (Cairo PE photo)

The Chairman of the Djibouti Ports & Free Zones Authority opened the possibility for Philippine locators in the zone. He expressed interest for Philippine “jeepneys” to be produced in the zone, and be sold locally and exported to other African Countries

Philippine Ambassador to Egypt Sulpicio M. Confiado with MFA Director Yacin Houssein Douale (Bilateral Department) and Deputy Director Mahdi Obseih (Asia Department). (Cairo PE photo)

Ambassador Confiado reiterated the Philippines’ request for the Djibouti Government’s assistance in the repatriation of the nine Filipino seafarers. He conveyed the same request during his meetings with the Foreign Minister and the Chairman of the Djibouti Ports and Free Zones Authority. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) and the Ports Authority assured the Philippine side of their support and assistance on this request.

Zoom meeting between (from first row, center) Philippine Ambassador to Egypt Sulpicio M. Confiado, Mme. Priscila Confiado, Third Secretary Bojer Capati, Ms. Rammaila Tolentino and Mr. Allan Oseo with the nine Filipino seafarers aboard MV Arrybas (top right). (Cairo PE photo)

Philippine Ambassador to Egypt Sulpicio M. Confiado and Mme. Priscila Confiado with MFA Officials. (Cairo PE photo) 

Philippine Ambassador to Egypt Sulpicio M. Confiado and Mme. Priscila Confiado with members of the diplomatic community in Djibouti. (Cairo PE photo) 

Philippine Ambassador to Egypt Sulpicio M. Confiado and Mme. Priscila Confiado with the Filipino community in Djibouti. (Cairo PE photo)

The Ambassador and Madame Priscila R. Confiado hosted a simple reception at the Nakheel Ballroom of Djibouti Kempinski Palace, attended by MFA Officials, members of the Diplomatic Corps, and the Filipinos in Djibouti Community.  In his message, Ambassador Confiado conveyed the resolve of the Philippine Embassy in Cairo to strengthen the relationships and build partnerships with all the stakeholders present. END

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