Press Release No. 37-2018

PHILIPPINE ConsulATE AND JEDDAH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY OFFICIALS MEET TO STRENGTHEN TRADE TIES BETWEEN PH and K.S.A

Jeddah, 21 May 2018 - Consul General Edgar Badajos led Consulate Officials in a meeting with officials of the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI) led by Messrs. Mazen M. Batterjee and Ziad Bassam Al-Bassam, both Vice Chairmen of the Chamber. During the meeting, both sides discussed ways on how to further strengthen trade relations between the Philippines and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Consul General Badajos (second from right) discussing PH-KSA trade relations with
Mr. Al-Bassam (fourth from left), Mr. Batterjee (third from left) and other JCCI officials.

The conduct of trade fairs and missions focusing on food and pharmaceuticals products were initial projects discussed during the meeting. Both sides agreed that there is still a big opportunity to strengthen trade between the Philippines and K.S.A. They promised to continue discussions on specific projects which can be implemented within the year.

Consul General Badajos (fourth from right), Consul Rodney Sumague (fourth from left), Ms. Vivian
Malli-Pungutan (third from left) of the Philippine Trade and Investment Center, Mr. Antiporda (second
from right), Mr. Batterjee (third from right) and Mr. Bassam (fifth from left) with other JCCI officials.

The Consulate General also invited Mr. Paul Antiporda of the National Palm Trading and General Contracting Co. to join the Philippine delegation in the meeting to boost private sector participation in promoting economic diplomacy. END