PH wants enhanced relations with Sweden, Egypt

President Ferdinand ''Bongbong'' Marcos Jr. said Thursday that the Philippines wants to enhance bilateral ties with Sweden and Egypt.

Marcos made the remark as the newly appointed ambassadors of both countries presented their credentials to him. He had separate meetings with Swedish Ambassador-designate Anna Ferry and Egyptian Ambassador-designate Nader Nabil Zaki at Malacañang Palace.

According to the Presidential Communications Office, Ferry told Marcos that Sweden views the Philippines as a "priority partner."

She said Sweden supports the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and the freedom of navigation.

"You come in a particularly auspicious time when the development of relations between our two countries have grown significantly," Marcos told Ferry.

The Philippines and Sweden established diplomatic relations on January 17, 1947. 

For his part, Zaki said Cairo is committed to strengthening bilateral relations, enhancing trade and investments, and promoting cultural and people-to-people exchanges with Manila. 

The Philippines and Egypt established formal diplomatic relations on March 3, 1946. This year, both countries will celebrate their 79th year of diplomatic ties.—LDF, GMA Integrated News