MANILA, Philippines- Nakakalap ng $4 bilyon sa pamumuhunan ang naging state visit ni Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr. sa Germany at Czech Republic.
Sa kanyang arrival speech, araw ng Sabado, sinabi ng Pangulo na saklaw ng pamumuhunan ang iba’t ibang larangan gaya ng enerhiya, healthcare, innovation, at agrikultura.
“I am glad to announce that my Germany visit resulted in business agreements for projects with an aggregate value of USD 4 billion in the sectors of renewable energy, manufacturing, healthcare, innovation and startups, IT-BPM, minerals processing, agriculture, and aerospace,” pahayag ng Pangulo.
Ipinagmalaki rin ng Punong Ehekutibo ang matagumpay na pakikipagtalakayan sa aviation company na Lufthansa Technik, na may planong magtayo ng hangar sa Clark. Ang naturang proyekto ay nagkakahalaga ng P8 bilyon, o $150 milyon.
“I emphasized the Philippines’ commitment to a clean energy future and invited German investments in green energy initiatives. Chancellor Scholz also remarked on the crucial role of our overseas Filipino workers in Germany,” wika pa niya.
Maliban sa pamumuhunan, lumagda rin ang Pilipinas sa hiwalay na labor agreements sa dalawang bansa sa five-day state visits ng Chief Executive sa Germany at Czech Republic.
Sa kabilang dako, ayon sa Presidential Communications Office, mayroong 35,000 Filipino ang kasalukuyang nasa Germany habang 7,000 naman ang nasa Czech Republic. Nakapulong naman ng Pangulo ang Filipino community sa Berlin at Prague bago bumalik ng Pilipinas.
“I reassured our countrymen of this government’s unwavering commitment to creating more job opportunities and improving our economy, ensuring that they can return home to the Philippines, and earn livelihood without having to sacrifice their time with their loved ones,” pahayag ni Marcos.
Nakapulong din ng Punong Ehekutibo sina German Chancellor Olaf Scholz at Czech President Petr Pavel sa kanyang mga naging biyahe kamakailan.
“Overall, I am confident that these visits to Germany and the Czech Republic have strengthened our bonds with these two countries in Central Europe and created opportunities for cooperation and prosperity,” giit pa ng Pangulo. Kris Jose
