Philippines Seeks Passage of Vessels in Talks With Iran Envoy

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News Source : Financial Post

News Summary

  • President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. had asked his top diplomat to discuss with Iran the passage of Philippine-bound ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
  • “This is vital for the protection of our seafarers and our energy supply,” Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro said in a statement on Wednesday.
  • Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma.
  • Theresa Lazaro is expected to speak with her Iranian counterpart on Thursday “to personally secure these commitments at the highest level,’ Castro added.
(Bloomberg) The Philippines top diplomat has asked Iran to designate the Southeast Asian nation as a nonhostile country and ensure the safe passage for Philippineflagged vessels and oil shipments a [+4106 chars]

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