QNA
Manila
Secretary of Social Welfare and Development of the Philippines Rex Gatchalian has said that the visit of the Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to Manila indicates both countries’ eagerness to strengthen and enhance their bilateral relations to the highest levels.
Gatchalian said the visit of HH the Amir to Manila will open the door for cooperation on social welfare and development, enabling the Philippines to benefit from the successful Qatari experience with regard to development and social protection and welfare.
He added that his country looks forward to cooperation with Qatar on supporting the Philippines’ disaster response, human capital development and social security, adding that the Philippines and Qatar could learn from each other’s experiences in this sector.
He noted that the standing cooperation between Qatar and the Philippines in many fields, adding that Qatar, on multiple occasions, has expressed its eagerness to support development projects, social welfare services and disaster response in the Philippines, adding that these endeavours will definitely deepen bilateral relations.
Gatchalian said his country needs support with regards to capacity building in technical knowledge and resource management in order to enhance the country’s programmes relating to sectors of importance which provide security to the poor, the marginalised and the weak, adding that these fields are important to enhance bilateral relations regarding social affairs.
He appreciated Qatar’s support for social development plans and its care for the most vulnerable social segments in various countries.
