France is continuing the momentum of its strengthened ties with the Philippines in a number of areas through the three-day visit to Manila that was just concluded, of its minister for development.
French Minister of State for Development, Francophonie and International Partnerships Chrysoula Zacharopoulou said she looks forward to deepening the cooperation in the upcoming years between the two countries after she met with various Philippine officials to work on the priority agenda of President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. and French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron.
She disclosed that France would contribute 200,000 euros or P12 million to provide meals to school children as well as work with the country to attain sustainable agriculture. These are part of the French commitment to the Philippines to achieve food security. "What we want to do together is to help you preserve your space, protect you from climate change and better predict it. France wants to bring very concrete solutions and cooperations," she said.
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