Marcos Jr. meets Croatian FM, opens honorary consulate in Manila

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. met with Croatian Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Gordan Grlić Radman in Malacañang, marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral relations.

This meeting celebrated the opening of the Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Croatia in Manila, symbolizing a new chapter in the relationship between the two nations.

Radman's visit, from October 12 to 14, was his first official visit to the Philippines.

President Marcos highlighted the long-standing friendship and the importance of Radman's visit.

Minister Radman expressed gratitude for the warm welcome and emphasized the shared values and mutual respect for international law between Croatia and the Philippines.

Both officials reaffirmed their countries' commitment to dialogue, stability, and enhanced cooperation in economic and people-to-people exchanges.

Radman's visit also included meetings with Philippine government officials, including the Secretaries of Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Migrant Workers, as well as leaders of Congress.

In separate ceremonies, President Marcos also received the credentials of the new ambassadors from Belgium and the United Kingdom.