Philippines, Costa Rica Renew Friendly Relations at the Sides of the UN General Assembly 

Foreign Secretary Teodoro L. Locsin, Jr. and  Costa Rican Minister of Foreign Affairs and Worship H.E. Rodolfo Solano Quiros renews friendly relations between the Philippines and Costa Rica at a meeting at the Philippine Mission to United Nations.(Photo from NYPM)

UNITED NATIONS NEW YORK, 23 September 2021 — Foreign Secretary Teodoro L. Locsin, Jr. and  Costa Rican Minister of Foreign Affairs and Worship H.E. Rodolfo Solano Quiros renewed friendly relations between the Philippines and Costa Rica and discussed further bilateral and multilateral cooperation at the sidelines of the High Level Week of the 76th UN General Assembly. The bilateral meeting between the two countries was held at the Philippine Center of the Philippine Mission to the United Nations on 20 September 2021.

The meeting was an occasion to commemorate this year the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and Costa Rica.

Minister Quiros proposed an exchange of learning between the two countries: the Philippines to share its vast experience in the blue economy agenda and maritime affairs and Costa Rica its experience in the green agenda and knowledge on renewable energy. 

Costa Rica views the Philippines as the smart expressway and bridge to connect Central America to the Asia-Pacific.

Secretary Locsin said that he looks forward to close cooperation on addressing the impacts of climate change and developing strategic relations with Costa Rica.

Secretary Locsin was joined by Permanent Representative of the Philippines to the United Nations Ambassador Enrique A. Manalo and Maritime and Ocean Affairs (MOAO) Assistant Secretary Maria Angela A. Ponce.

The first Bilateral Consultation Meeting between the Philippines and Costa Rica will be convened during the first half of 2022. END

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