Filipino products may soon be more visible in Lebanese markets.
This came after Philippine Ambassador to the Philippines Raymond Balatbat paid a courtesy visit to Lebanese Economy and Trade Minister Amin Salam to discuss the expansion of Philippines-Lebanon trade relations.
According to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), the Philippine Embassy is interested in expanding the market presence of Filipino products to Lebanese retailers.
DFA also said the embassy is seeking to bring local exports to the Lebanese market, which has more than 17,000 Filipinos.
“Both parties recognized the importance of revitalizing trade in strengthening the relations between the two countries,” DFA said in a statement Wednesday.
In response, Salam welcomed the Philippine interest as he offered the Lebanese government’s support in promoting mutually beneficial trade between both countries.
DFA said Salam emphasized the importance of cost-effective sources like the Philippines in Lebanon’s current food security measures.
“Both sides commit to working on identifying key food exports, government-facilitated business matching, tourism promotion, and deployment of professional services,” it added.