DANISH Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen is set to hold a bilateral meeting with his Filipino counterpart in Manila to enhance cooperation in various areas, including trade and maritime affairs, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Saturday.
Rasmussen will be in Manila from Dec. 9 to 10, marking the first visit of a Danish foreign minister to the Philippines in 25 years.
The DFA said that Rasmussen’s meeting with Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo would also focus on strengthening ties on green shipping, green transition, health, financial and development cooperation, and people-to-people links.
In addition, the two will exchange views and insights on regional and international issues of mutual concern.
“The visit underscores the 78 years of Philippines-Denmark bilateral relations and the like-minded interest to forge even stronger partnerships in future-leading sectors,” the DFA said.
Rasmussen is also expected to engage with the Philippine Coast Guard, which will provide the minister with a brief overview of the situation in the West Philippine Sea.
The interaction is expected to serve as an opportunity to showcase Denmark’s commitment to promoting peace, stability, and a rules-based international order in the region.
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