Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Theresa Lazaro spoke on the phone with Benin’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Olushegun Adjadi Bakar, to explore potential areas of cooperation between the two countries.
In a post on X on Wednesday, November 5, Lazaro mentioned that their productive conversation highlighted opportunities for collaboration in migration governance and economic cooperation.
“Had a productive phone call with Benin’s Foreign Minister @ShegunBakari to explore areas of cooperation between our two countries, especially in migration governance and economic cooperation. We look forward to establishing a political consultation mechanism between our countries,” the post read.
For his part, Bakar emphasized that the conversation with Lazaro provided an opportunity to exchange views on matters of mutual interest.
“The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. @ShegunBakari, had a phone conversation with his counterpart from the Philippines, H.E. @SecLazaro, during which they discussed strengthening bilateral relations between Cotonou and Manila, as well as other topics of mutual interest,” Benin Diplomatie said in a post on X.
In 2001, the Philippines and Benin formally established their diplomatic relations.
