PRESS RELEASE
PR-071-2024
SINGAPORE,15 July 2024 – Philippine Ambassador to Singapore H.E. Medardo G. Macaraig warmly welcomed the Ambassador-designate of Chile, H.E Tamara Villanueva, during a courtesy call of the latter at the Philippine Embassy today. Ambassador-designate Villanueva arrived in Singapore on 25 June 2024.
During the courtesy call, both Ambassadors discussed the longstanding and wide-ranging relations between the Philippines and Chile, spanning 78 years this year, which are deeply-rooted in their shared histories, economics and cultures. In 2026, PH and Chile will celebrate the 80th anniversary of their diplomatic relations since the formal establishment of ties on 04 July 1946.
Ambassador Macaraig and Ambassador-designate Villanueva discussed various topics of mutual interest, highlighting the strong and enduring ties between the two nations. They reaffirmed their commitment to further enhancing bilateral cooperation in various fields, including trade, investment, cultural exchanges, and people-to-people connections.
They also had a candid exchange of views on key international and regional geopolitical and economic issues, including the situation in Ukraine and the South China Sea.
Both Ambassadors agreed on the importance of maintaining open and constructive dialogue to address global challenges and to work together to promote common interests. The meeting concluded on a positive note, with both sides expressing optimism for the future of Philippine-Chilean relations. (END).
