AGDA hosts Philippine Foreign Minister

Abu Dhabi: The Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy hosted a dialogue session with Maria Theresa P. Lazaro, Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Philippines, to discuss the Philippines’ strategic priorities during its Chairship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in 2026, under the theme "Navigating Our Future, Together.”

The session explored ways to strengthen regional cooperation, enhance mechanisms for strategic coordination among ASEAN Member States, and identify opportunities for collaborative engagement in support of shared regional objectives and the advancement of multilateral cooperation.

The discussion was moderated by Dr. Mohammed Ibrahim Al Dhaheri, Deputy Director General of the Academy, underscoring the Academy’s commitment to fostering constructive dialogue and facilitating the exchange of perspectives on regional and international issues of mutual interest.

The Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy (AGDA) is a globally recognised diplomatic centre of excellence in Abu Dhabi, UAE. It delivers accredited academic programmes and high-impact executive training to develop future diplomats, as well as the government and business leaders of tomorrow.

AGDA brings together an intellectual community from the world of diplomacy, academia and research. As a respected and evolving regional think tank, AGDA produces research that advances knowledge and capabilities relevant to the UAE’s foreign policy objectives. The Academy is a producer of leading resources, including indices and publications.