In a grand diplomatic reception held in Manila on Sept. 5, 2024, Indonesia’s ambassador to the Philippines, H.E. Agus Widjojo, celebrated his country’s 79th Independence Day and marked a significant milestone in the bilateral relationship between Indonesia and the Philippines: 75 years of diplomatic relations.
Manila BulletinWELCOME REMARKS: Ambassador Agus Widjojo of the Republic of Indonesia delivers his message during the celebration of the 79th anniversary of Indonesia’s Independence Day diplomatic reception. Joining him onstage are Charles C. Jose, DFA undersecretary of multilateral affairs and international economic relations, and Archbishop Charles John Brown, dean of the diplomatic community
Ambassador Constance See Sin Yuan of the Embassy of Singapore with Ambassador Huang Xilian of the Embassy of China and Ambassador Megawati Manan of the Embassy of Brunei The Male Ensemble Philippines, University of Santo Tomas Junior High School Angklung Group, and Sanggar Angklung Pendidikan, who traveled from Garut, West Java, Indonesia, collaborated and delivered outstanding performances.
Ambassador Widjojo also touched on the broader regional significance of the Indonesia-Philippines relationship, highlighting their roles as key players in the ASEAN community."Both countries demonstrate a commitment to work together to address common challenges and seize opportunities in an increasingly complex global landscape," he said.
Mme. Ranny Moerni Cahyani with Mme. Indri Puspitasari Akyol, Mme. Pamela Louise Hunt-Manalo and Consul Fortune Ledesma The evening concluded with a toast to the enduring friendship between the two nations, as Ambassador Widjojo invited the guests to raise their glasses.
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