PBBM invited to visit Brussels at ‘mutually convenient time’
THE European Council (EC) has invited Philippines President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr to visit Brussels at a “mutually convenient time” to discuss issues of mutual concern.
EC President Charles Michel made the invitation through a letter sent to the President.
Michel was not able to personally attend the inauguration of the President on June 30 and instead wrote a letter inviting Marcos Jr. to Belgium.
“I would, however, like to extend an invitation to you to come to Brussels at a mutually convenient time. We have much to discuss, from our bilateral relations, EU-ASEAN ties, and wider foreign policy issues, to our support for the rules-based international order,” the letter said.
The invitation from Michel was also personally relayed by H.E. Ambassador Luc Véron, European Union Ambassador to the Philippines, to President Marcos Jr. during the latter’s recent inauguration.
Véron represented European Council President Charles Michel and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in the presidential inauguration.
The EU has also expressed the hope that President Marcos Jr. would participate in the upcoming EU-ASEAN Commemorative Summit in Brussels in December this year.
Both the Philippines and the European Union have common interests and values, which are a strong basis for a partnership, based on respect and mutual benefit and in pursuit of the effective implementation of the EU-PH Partnership and Cooperation Agreement, said EU Ambassador Véron.
