THE Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) on Monday moved to strengthen their partnership, with discussions centered on expanding climate action initiatives and boosting national resilience through the strategic use of artificial intelligence.
In a post on X, DFA Secretary Theresa Lazaro thanked the newly appointed UNDP resident representative to the Philippines, Christophe Bahuet.
“Pleasure to meet with Mr. Christophe Bahuet, the @UNDP Resident Representative to the Philippines, to reinforce our enduring partnership,” she said.
“Our discussions focused on scaling climate action and enhancing national resilience through the strategic integration of Artificial Intelligence,” she added.
For his part, Bahuet affirmed the organization’s commitment to work with the DFA to contribute to national development.
“Deeply honored to present Credential Letter to H.E. @SecLazaro of Foreign Affairs and to hear her positive views on #UNDP’s work in the Philippines. As the new Representative, I expressed our full commitment to contribute further to national development working closely with DFA,” his post on X said.
He also expressed support for the Philippines’ chairship in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), emphasizing shared goals for the country’s development on regional and global levels.
As the new UNDP representative in the Philippines, Bahuet submitted his credential letter to Lazaro.
Prior to his appointment in the Philippines, Bahuet served as the UNDP deputy regional director for Asia and the Pacific and led the UNDP Bangkok Regional Hub.
The UNDP is a United Nations agency dedicated to helping countries eradicate poverty and achieve sustainable economic growth and human development.
