German Presidential Palace Hoists PH Flag for New PH Ambassador’s Presentation of Credentials 

The Philippine Flag is raised at Bellevue Palace during the presentation of credentials of new Philippine Ambassador to Germany. (Berlin PE photo)

BERLIN, 22 May 2023 – President of the Federal Republic of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier received the credentials of Philippine Ambassador Irene Susan Barreiro Natividad at Bellevue Palace in Berlin on 16 May 2023.

The customary protocol involved the Ambassador and her entourage being escorted by officials from the German Federal Foreign Office - Protocol Division to the Presidential Palace. Upon arrival, the Ambassador was given military honors by the German Armed Forces, invited to sign the official guest book of the Palace, and then presented her credentials and the letter recalling her predecessor to President Steinmeier.

President Steinmeier and Ambassador Natividad had a cordial and substantive discussion on bilateral relations and regional issues.  The Philippines and Germany will celebrate the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations next year. 

The Ambassador was accompanied by her spouse, Dr. Rosauro Natividad, Consul General Marie Yvette Banzon Abalos and Ministers Gerardo P. Abiog and Mary Luck S. Hicarte.

Ambassador Natividad’s previous foreign postings included Vienna, Milan, New York, Singapore, Honolulu, and Ottawa. END

From left to right: Dr. Rosauro Natividad, H.E. Irene Susan B. Navidad, and German Federal President, H.E. Frank-Walter Steinmeier. (Berlin PE photo)

From left to right: Minister Mary Luck Hicarte, Dr. Rosauro Natividad, H.E. Irene Susan B. Natividad, Consul General Marie Yvette Banzon Abalos, and Minister Gerardo P. Abiog (Berlin PE photo)

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