Philippine Consul General Dr. Gina Jamoralin Pays Courtesy Call on Malaysian Consul General in Vancouver

(Left photo) Philippine Consul General Dr. Gina A. Jamoralin with Malaysian Consul General Mohd Afandi bin Abu Bakar during a courtesy call at the Malaysian Consulate General in Vancouver. (Right photo) Consul General Dr. Jamoralin presents a handcrafted candle by a Filipino-Canadian entrepreneur to Malaysian Consul General Mohd Afandi bin Abu Bakar.  (Photos by Vancouver PCG)

VANCOUVER, 14 January 2025 – Philippine Consul General Dr. Gina A. Jamoralin, who recently assumed office in November 2024, paid a courtesy call on Malaysian Consul General Mohd Afandi bin Abu Bakar on 13 January 2025 at the Malaysian Consulate General in Vancouver.

During the meeting, the two Consuls General discussed avenues for strengthening bilateral relations between the Philippines and Malaysia in Vancouver. They exchanged ideas on promoting mutual understanding and cooperation between their respective communities, particularly in the fields of culture, trade, and education.

As representatives of ASEAN Member States, both officials emphasized the importance of collaboration within the ASEAN Committee framework in Vancouver. The courtesy call reaffirmed the commitment of both Consulates to further deepen the ties between the Philippines and Malaysia, as well as their collective efforts to promote ASEAN solidarity and regional integration abroad. END