President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday received the credentials of the newly designated ambassadors of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Thailand and Kuwait.

During a formal presentation ceremony in Malacañang, the President said the Philippines continues to deepen and strengthen relations with these countries.

President Marcos received the letters of credence of Ambassador Dr. Asima Rabbani of Pakistan, Ambassador Faisal Ebraheem Alajrafi Alghamdi of Saudi Arabia, Ambassador Makawadee Sumitmor of Thailand, and Ambassador Meshari Yousef Muhammad Alnibari of Kuwait.

President Marcos was joined by Department of Foreign Affairs Acting Secretary Charles C. Jose during the presentation ceremony.

The Philippines established diplomatic relations with Pakistan in 1949; the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 1969; Thailand in 1949; and Kuwait in 1979. PND