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‘We stand united’: EU envoy welcomes PH participation in Swiss peace summit
The Philippines will participate in the Global Peace Summit in Switzerland on June 15 and 16, Malacañang confirmed.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy personally invited President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to the summit during a surprise visit to Manila on June 3.
Zelenskyy thanked Marcos for the Philippines' support for Ukraine and emphasized the importance of the country's voice and participation.
The summit will address issues such as food security, nuclear security, and the war in Ukraine.
European Union Ambassador to the Philippines Luc Veron welcomed the Philippines' participation, stating that the country's voice is important as nations stand united for international law.
Russia, which was not invited, has previously called the event meaningless.
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President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has appointed Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. to represent the Philippines at the upcoming Global Peace Summit in Switzerland.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made a working visit to Manila on June 3, meeting with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed his gratitude to the Philippine government for its support of Ukraine's peace initiatives during a meeting with President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. at Malacañang Palace.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine will open an embassy in Manila this year.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy drew parallels between Ukraine's struggle against Russia and the Philippines' challenges with China in the West Philippine Sea during a visit to Manila.
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