Marcos Jr. seeks stronger ties with Slovenia, Palestine

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. aims to strengthen diplomatic ties with Slovenia and Palestine to foster peace and a rules-based international order.

During separate ceremonies, he accepted the credentials of the Slovenian and Palestinian ambassadors-designate.

Slovenian Ambassador-designate Smiljana Knez and Palestinian Ambassador-designate Mounir Y.K. Anastas affirmed their countries' commitment to international law and the rules-based international order.

Ambassador Knez pledged to enhance cooperation between the Philippines and Slovenia across various sectors, and announced Slovenia's plan to open an embassy in Manila.

The Palestinian ambassador-designate expressed a desire for peace, mutual understanding, and prosperity, and for nations to stand united in the pursuit of justice and equality.

President Marcos Jr. had previously expressed the Philippines' concern over the humanitarian situation in Gaza and rising Middle East tensions.

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