00:00 The President's friend to all, photo none.
00:03 Foreign policy continues to grow with renewal and reassurances from familiar faces from
00:07 all over the planet.
00:09 Today, more proactive response to climate change was concurred up and between the President
00:14 and the new German envoy to the country while the Iranian ambassador vowed biochemical instruments
00:19 and nanotech programs along with fruits and fertilizers in January on the occasion of
00:24 14 Iranian relations turning diamond and capping it all, treasured ally and steady benefactor
00:30 Japan promised yesterday greater cooperation and defense and regional security as our Alan
00:36 Francisco Law all lays down in this report.
00:41 The government of Germany supports the relaunch of the Philippines European Union free trade
00:46 agreement negotiations.
00:48 This was discussed when the ambassador of Germany assigned to the Philippines had a
00:52 courtesy call on President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. in Malacanang.
00:57 Just recently, the EU Commission President announced the relaunching of the Philippine
01:01 EU free trade negotiations.
01:04 The Germany envoy stressed the importance of strong economic relations between the two
01:08 countries.
01:09 As for the President, good relations between the two countries is key in global growth
01:14 and economic stability.
01:16 The large number of Filipinos working in Germany is also proof of this friendship.
01:21 The thriving people-to-people connection between the Philippines and Germany was also discussed.
01:26 There is a big Filipino population in European Union.
01:29 It was also agreed in the meeting that the Philippines and Germany will focus more on
01:33 the climate issue.
01:35 According to President Marcos, climate change is a global issue and needs an all hands on
01:40 deck approach to solve it.
01:42 Agriculture, trade and investment, technology, tourism, and people-to-people exchanges are
01:47 sought by both the Philippines and Iran.
01:50 This was discussed during the visit of the Ambassador of Iran.
01:53 According to President Marcos, the existing memorandum of understanding between the two
01:57 countries will be the basis for cooperation on matters such as nanotechnology programs,
02:03 biochemical devices, and science and technology.
02:06 The Iranian Ambassador said there is a possibility they will ship fertilizers and fruits to the
02:12 Philippines early next year.
02:13 Aside from trade and investment, the Philippines and Japan will deepen cooperation on security
02:19 and defense.
02:20 It was tackled after Komeito Party Chief Representative Honorable Yamaguchi Natsuo paid a visit to
02:26 Malkanang yesterday.
02:28 The president acknowledged Japan's help in maintaining peace in Southeast Asia and neighboring
02:33 countries.
02:34 The Philippines is Japan's partner in training, equipment, and in peace-related agreements.
02:39 Also the free conduct of trade and shipping in the South China Sea.
02:43 Natsuo said his party is open to cooperation with the Philippines, such as in defense,
02:49 maritime security, and agriculture.
02:51 Meanwhile, President Marcos also called on maintaining peace in the Korean Peninsula.
02:56 He also expressed concern on the launching of North Korea's missile and weapon test in
03:01 the past few months, reason for Japan to respond each time with heightened alert.
03:06 Alan Francisco for The Nation.
03:08 (upbeat music)
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