Marcos meets Swedish, Egyptian envoys to boost ties
President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. expressed a desire to strengthen bilateral ties with Sweden and Egypt during separate meetings at Malacañang Palace on Thursday.
Swedish Ambassador-designate Anna Ferry presented her credentials, emphasizing that Sweden sees the Philippines as a priority partner and supports international maritime laws like the UNCLOS.
Ferry informed President Marcos that investments from Sweden to the Philippines reached USD11.81 million in 2023, marking a significant increase from the previous year.
Egyptian Ambassador-designate Nader Nabil Zaki also met with Marcos to discuss Cairo's commitment to enhancing trade, investment, and cultural exchanges with Manila.
Both nations established formal diplomatic ties in 1946, and this year marks the 79th anniversary of their bilateral relations.
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