Ambassador Ma. Hellen De La Vega expressed gratitude on behalf of the women and men of the Philippine Foreign Service Posts in Australia, extending wishes for a joyous Christmas and a prosperous New Year to more than 400,000 Filipinos residing in the country.
In a statement released today, the Philippine Embassy in Australia highlighted the collaborative achievements and strengthened ties between the Philippines and Australia over the past year.
In the past twelve months, our leaders and high-level officials met and discussed our common aspirations for our people and our region.Amb. Ma. Hellen De La Vega
'They committed to working closer together to address current and emerging challenges, strengthen our governance institutions, and create more opportunities for growth and development,’ the ambassador said.
The statement also mentioned that this year witnessed the cooperative activities of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Australian Defence Force, ‘to advance shared advocacies and make meaningful contributions to regional peace, stability, and prosperity.’
Amb. De La Vega noted the expansion of ‘connectivity and the opening of fresh avenues for tourism, mobility, research, and innovation, trade and investment, ensuring the sustainability and resilience of industries, markets, and livelihoods.’
As the year draws to a close, the Philippine Embassy in Australia looks forward to continued collaboration and growth in the bilateral relationship, reinforcing the enduring friendship between the two nations.
