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PHILIPPINES, REPUBLIC OF KOREA AGREE TO DEEPEN INDO-PACIFIC COOPERATION

Philippine Ambassador to the Republic of Korea, H.E. Theresa Dizon-De Vega, and ROK Special Representative for the Indo-Pacific Cecilia Eunhae Chung on 24 March 2025.

Seoul, 27 March 2025– Philippine Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Theresa Dizon-De Vega met with Ambassador Eui-hae Cecilia Chung, Special Representative for the Indo-Pacific Region at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea (ROK) to discuss the strengthening of bilateral ties and regional cooperation in the Indo-Pacific.

The meeting focused on deepening maritime cooperation between the two nations, with both sides agreeing to explore new projects and initiatives on maritime security, maritime domain awareness, and marine environment protection to help address complex challenges in the region. They emphasized the importance of collaborative efforts to ensure peace, security, and sustainable development in the Indo-Pacific and agreed that continued dialogue and joint efforts would contribute to the long-term peace and prosperity of the Indo-Pacific region.

The Philippines is committed to enhancing cooperation with the Republic of Korea in key priority areas for the Philippines – Republic of Korea Strategic Partnership, including maritime security, economic cooperation, and promoting regional stability. END


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