Philippine President lauds UAE's humanitarian initiatives

Friday, 23 June 2023 15:58

By ARN News Staff

The President of the Philippines thanked the UAE for its swift response to help those affected by the eruption of Mayon Volcano in Albay Province.

Ferdinand Marcos Jr. commended the UAE's humanitarian initiatives during a call phone with President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

The two leaders discussed opportunities to strengthen cooperation in various fields and also reviewed a number of regional and international developments.

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