Outgoing United States Ambassador to the Philippines Sung Kim has bid farewell to Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. as he prepares to assume his new post as the next US envoy to the Republic of Indonesia.
In a simple ceremony at the DFA office on Monday, Locsin cited Kim for his role in the return of the Balangiga bells, support for the Armed Forces of the Philippines modernization program, and his commitment to the Philippines-U.S. alliance, in general.
Kim was also credited for many other important milestones that served to further strengthen Philippines-US bilateral relations during his four-year tour of duty in the Philippines.
In their brief talks, both Kim and Locsin agreed to continue with planned future engagements that aim to strengthen the already robust Philippines-United States alliance through close cooperation in the areas of defense and security, economics and trade, and people-to-people links.
On Tuesday, Kim met with the men and women behind the American Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines (AmCham) through a virtual meeting where he conveyed his gratitude for the support that the business group has given him throughout the entire length of his service as the US’ top diplomat in the Philippines.
“Thank you AmCham for all your support to both me and the US Embassy over the past nearly four years! It has been an honor working with you. I look forward to seeing the continued growth of the US-Philippine economic relationship,” Kim said in a tweet.