P-Noy receives envoys from Malaysia, South Korea

MANILA, Philippines - President Aquino received yesterday the new ambassadors of Malaysia and South Korea who presented their respective letters of credentials.

First to meet with the President at 10 a.m. was Malaysia’s Dato Seri Dr. Ibrahim Saad.

With Saad were his wife Datin Seri Dato Zainab Abdul Kader, Deputy Chief of Mission Zakaria Naair, Minister Counsellor Adnan Abbas, and Second Secretary Rosli Saad.

Foreign Affairs Secretary Alberto Romulo and Chief of Protocol Assistant Secretary Eduardo Maglaya also welcomed the new ambassadors.

Saad, in his message, vowed to work hard for stronger diplomatic and bilateral ties between Malaysia and the Philippines.

The President, together with Romulo and Maglaya, then ushered Saad to the adjoining Music room for a closed-door meeting.

Next to present his credentials was Korea’s Lee Hye-min. Lee was accompanied by Consul General Kim Yong-ho, Defense Attache Colonel Rhewy Tug-ho and Consellors Kim Kie-joo and Kim Myoung-joon.

Before his private meeting with Mr. Aquino, Lee also declared his wish for stronger relations between Korea and the Philippines.