Caring for good relations: Foreign Minister Aurelia Frick was happy about the visit
of the Philippine Ambassador Maria Theresa Lazaro
State of islands meets the island state of Europe
Vaduz-Philippine
flair at the Hofkellerei. As a sign of the friendly relations the
Philippine Embassy invited to a cultural evening in Vaduz.
Mia Frick
Impressions
from the underwater world on the coasts of the Philippines are
projected at the walls, an exotic smell of food lies in the air and
traditional island sounds fill the room. Holiday ambient in the
Hofkellerei as long as one did not look outside. The guests had the
Philippine Embassy to thank for the event that was organized together
with Aurelia Frick and the departments of foreign affairs and
culture. After Indonesia last year, the Philippines was the
second country build up contact with Liechtenstein in such a way. This
event should strengthen the friendly relations between the two
countries.
Things in common
As
governing councillor Aurelia Frick cited, a Philippine saying tells:
"it is easier to empty the ocean to the bottom than find a true
friend". All the more is her happiness to have found a friend in the
Philippine Ambassador Maria Theresa Lazaro. In her speech Frick thanks
the Ambassador for her interest in Liechtenstein and for organising the
"Liechtenstein-Philippine evening". Even though there are many
differences, the minister of foreign affairs spoke of what the
countries have in common. One is a state made of numerous islands and a
tropical climate: the other is an island state within Europe, mostly
with wet and cold weather. Both countries' populations are made up of
80% Catholics and appreciate culture and good food Aurelia Frick said
that: "the evening with dance, music and authentic Philippine foods",
the cooks of which were specially flown in from the Philippines "came
as a brilliant occasion to celebrate the good relations with the
Philippines". And she is not alone. Ambassador Maria Theresa Lazaro
heartily thanked for the chance of being able to present her country
and for knowing Liechtenstein as a European partner "A small country
but a giant in finance policy" mentioned the Ambassador The Island
state of the Philippines has many cultural and ethnic influences, the
origin of which can mostly be found in the times of colonialism. All
the more fitting that this event took place five days after the
national day of the Philippines, 64 years after the declaration of
independence from the last invading force, the USA "Relations between
the countries should be strengthened" said Lazaro
Translation: C. Morrissey, 12.07.2010
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