Manama: Rawan bint Najeeb Tawfiqi, Minister of Youth Affairs, received Gines Jaime Ricardo D. Gallaga, Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to the Kingdom of Bahrain. The minister emphasized the strong ties between Bahrain and the Philippines, stressing the importance of expanding cooperation, particularly in youth affairs, through mutual exchange of expertise and successful experiences.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the meeting included a review of the Global Network for Youth Competitiveness Support "Hope Network," highlighting the active participation of the Philippines as a member. Discussions focused on the network's achievements in empowering youth across member states and its role in facilitating the exchange of international best practices and youth policies.
The ambassador expressed pride in the robust bilateral relations and affirmed the Philippines' commitment to enhancing coordination with Bahrain in youth-related fields. He emphasized the importance of expanding expertise exchanges to support the aspirations of young people in both nations.