The Australian ambassador to the Philippines, HK Yu, delivered a speech at a national day celebration, highlighting the robust relationship between Australia and the Philippines and emphasizing a shared vision for a peaceful, stable, and prosperous region. Yu acknowledged the progress made in various areas but also addressed the ongoing global challenges such as conflict, climate change, and nuclear threats.
Amb. HK Yu shares the stage with Usec. Ma. Theresa Lazaro of the Department of Foreign Affairs and dean of the Diplomatic Corps Rev. Charles John Brown at the Australia National Day local celebration on January 21.Thank you for joining me and my husband Fergus at our third and final Australia Day event as ambassador and spouse.
Achieving this vision is a continuous and ongoing process. It takes all of us to work together. Because, let’s face it: While we have had some positive developments with the recent ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, we still live in a more dangerous, contested and turbulent world, where more people are displaced, and more people are hungry; the climate is changing faster than our efforts to stop it; and there is greater risk of nuclear warfare.
And we share the Philippines’ concerns about dangerous actions by Chinese vessels and have consistently pressed China on the importance of peace and stability in the South China Sea/West Philippine Sea. Looking ahead, next year will be another exciting year for the Australia-Philippines relationship. As the latter takes on the Asean Chair role, both nations will mark 80 years of diplomatic relations. This will create plenty of opportunities for us to work even more closely together toward our shared vision. So for tonight, let’s enjoy each other’s company and celebrate our many successes.
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