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Consul General Dizon-De Vega Strengthens Linkages Consul General Dizon-De Vega Meets With
with Vietnamese Consulate in New York Malaysian Counterpart in New York

Consul General Theresa Consul General Theresa Dizon-
Dizon-De Vega met with the head of De Vega met with her Malaysian
the Consulate of the Socialist counterpart Consul General Jeremiah
Republic of Vietnam in New York, Oliver Jitos as part of efforts to develop
Consul Nguyen Thanh Thuy to closer linkages with other ASEAN
introduce herself early in her tenure Consulates General based in New York.
as Consul General.
Consul General De Vega and
Consul General De Vega and Consul Nguyen Consul General Ditos discussed the current state of Philippines
discussed the state of Philippines-Vietnam Bilateral -Malaysia Bilateral Relations and common concerns ranging
Relations and common concerns as well as their respective from trade, cultural and tourism promotion to issues affecting
initiatives in the US Northeast Region. their respective overseas communities.

They spoke about the recent successful Visit of They also spoke about the recent successful Visit of
President Rodrigo to Vietnam in September 2016 and how President Rodrigo Roa Duterte to Malaysia in November 2016
this augurs well for moving the bilateral relations forward. and the positive impact of the visit on Philippines-Malaysia
Consul General De Vega discussed with her Vietnamese Relations.
counterpart the thematic priorities for the Philippines’ The Consuls General likewise discussed the thematic
Chairmanship of ASEAN as well as the commemorative priorities for the Philippines’ Chairmanship of ASEAN as well
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events marking the 50 Anniversary of the regional as the commemorative events marking the 50 Anniversary of
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grouping.
the regional grouping. Consul General Dizon-De Vega and
They likewise exchanged ideas on possible ASEAN Consul General Jitos agreed to work with other ASEAN
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50 Anniversary commemorative activities to be held in New member countries represented in New York to hold a
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York by the different ASEAN Member countries’ Consulates. commemorative event sometime in 2017 to mark the 50
anniversary of ASEAN.
Philippine Consul General Calls on Consul General Dizon-De Vega Meets Consuls General
Indian Counterpart in New York of ASEAN and ASEAN Dialogue Partner Countries

Consul General Theresa Dizon-De Philippine Consul General
Vega called on her Indian in New York Theresa Dizon-De
counterpart Riva Ganguly Das in Vega met with more counterparts
further efforts to develop closer from ASEAN and ASEAN Dialogue
linkages with other Asian and Partner countries in continuing
ASEAN Dialogue Partner efforts to promote closer linkages in
Consulates General in New York New York.
on 21 February 2017. Consul General Dizon-De Vega
called on Indonesian Consul
Consul General De Vega and General Abdul Kadir Jailani, Korean
Consul General Das exchanged
views on the ongoing Philippine Chairmanship of ASEAN Consul General Gheewhan Kim, and Japanese Consul General
with the Indian Consul General noting that India greatly Reiichiro Takahashi this week to introduce herself as new the
values its being an active Dialogue Partner of the regional Philippine Consul General as well as to discuss bilateral
grouping. relations and the Philippine Chairmanship of ASEAN.

In her discussions with her Indonesian counterpart, the
Consul General De Vega briefed the Indian Consul General two Consuls General agreed to work with other ASEAN
on the Philippines’ priorities for its ASEAN Chairmanship Consulates on a series of commemorative activities marking
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along with preparations for the commemoration of the 50 the 50 anniversary of ASEAN. They likewise spoke about the
year of ASEAN. She likewise discussed planned ASEAN current state of bilateral relations between the Philippines and
commemorative events in New York. Indonesia as well as the thematic priorities of the Philippines’
ASEAN Chairmanship.
The Consuls General likewise discussed common consular Consul General Dizon-De Vega and Consul General
concerns within their respective jurisdictions, forthcoming Jailani likewise agreed to strengthen consular cooperation and
projects and initiatives, and strengthening cooperation sharing of best practices in view of some common concerns.
among members of the consular corps in New York. (Continue to page 32)