The Philippines has shown interest in closely working with Bangladesh to move the countries' "long-standing friendship" forward and strengthening their cooperation to address persistent and emerging challenges for mutual benefit.
Enrique A Manalo, secretary of foreign affairs (foreign minister) of the Philippines, recently highlighted the "longstanding and amicable" relations between his country and Bangladesh in a message sent to Bangladesh Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen.
Manalo sent the message on the occasion of Independence Day of Bangladesh.
The Philippines foreign minister extended his heartfelt felicitations and greetings to the people and the government of Bangladesh.
