President Marcos welcomed a UAE delegation led by Deputy Minister Abdulla Nasser Lootah during their visit to Manila for the Philippines–UAE Government Experience Exchange Forum.
The forum aims to share governance best practices and strengthen institutional cooperation between the two countries.
Marcos thanked the UAE for its ongoing support of overseas Filipino workers and praised their partnership as “mutually beneficial.”
The UAE delegation expressed interest in expanding bilateral ties and called the Philippines a key regional partner.
The event, organized by the Department of Budget and Management and the UAE Ministry of Cabinet Affairs, also focused on developing innovative and future-ready governments.
Source: PhilNews24 | September 20, 2025
