President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. met with Chilean Foreign Minister Alberto van Klaveren in Malacañang on Friday, December 6, to strengthen the relationship between the two countries, particularly in the fields of trade, agriculture, and investment.
"I will ensure that your visit will be productive and it will strengthen the relationship between our countries," Marcos said during their meeting, according to the Presidential Communications Office (PCO).
"And I think it's the best step in a more connected world," he added.
According to the PCO, Trade Secretary Ma. Cristina Roque, who was also present at the meeting, with the potential to export fish and minerals from Mindanao to Chile.
Marcos thanked Chile for supporting the Philippines' bid to get a seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2027-2028 term, in exchange for the Philippines' support for Chile's bid for the 2029-2030 term.
van Klaveren described his visit as productive, discussing ways to strengthen the relationship between the two countries.
"We had a very productive meeting with Secretary Manalo... and we discussed our bilateral relations, regional and world issues, and the potential of our bilateral relations," van Klaveren said.
The PCO said the Philippines and Chile have been diplomatic partners since 1946. In 2023, Chile will be the Philippines' 49th trading partner.
