Ambassador Philippe J. Lhuillier Visits Autonomous Region of Madeira; Meets with Local Officials to Promote Economic and Cultural Ties

Ambassador Philippe J. Lhuillier exchanging tokens with Judge Ireneu Cabral Barreto, the Representative of the Portuguese Republic to the Autonomous Region of Madeira

Philippine Ambassador to Portugal Philippe J. Lhuillier recently visited the Autonomous Region of Madeira to establish contacts with local officials of the Autonomous Region of Madeira and discuss with them possible areas of engagement and cooperation in line with the Embassy’s economic and cultural diplomacy work plan.

During his visit to the island region, Ambassador Lhuillier met with Judge Ireneu Cabral Barreto, the Representative of the Portuguese Republic to the Autonomous Region of Madeira. This was followed by meetings with the Vice President of the Regional Legislative Assembly José Paulo Fontes and Vice President of the Regional Government João Cunha e Silva.

“This visit is my way of showing the Philippine’s intention to enhance links and cultivate relations between the Philippines and Madeira. The Southeast Asian region is a potential market and destination for economic relations. The Philippines, particular, is an ideal gateway for them to the region due to our shared Latin heritage and socio-cultural communalities. There is so much we can learn from each other,” said Ambassador Lhuillier.