President Marcos met with Croatian Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Gordan Grli? Radman as well as the new ambassadors of Belgium and the United Kingdom on Tuesday, reaffirming his commitment to deepen ties with the three nations.
This was the first official visit to the country of Radman, according to the Presidential Communications Office.
Marcos underscored the importance of Radman’s visit as a new chapter in the long-standing friendship between the Philippines and Croatia.
Radman cited Croatia and the Philippines’ shared values and mutual respect for international law.
He was in the Philippines from Oct. 12 to 14. He met with government officials, including Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro, Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr., Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac as well as leaders of Congress.
In separate ceremonies at Malacañang on Tuesday, Marcos received the credentials of Ambassadors Vladislava Iordanova of Belgium and Sarah Hulton of the UK and Northern Ireland.