Philippines–Ukraine relations
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 Philippines |
 Ukraine |
|---|---|
| Envoy | |
| Ambassador Leah M. Basinang-Ruiz | Ambassador Olexander Nechytaylo |
The bilateral relations of the Philippines and Ukraine began with a formal agreement in 1992. Neither country has a resident ambassador. Ukraine has a non-resident ambassador in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.[1] The Philippines is represented by its embassy in Warsaw, Poland.[1][2]
History
The Philippines recognized Ukraine's independence on January 22, 1992 and formal relations began on April 7, 1992. Until June 1993, bilateral relations were maintained through the Philippine embassy in Poland. Prior to December 2004, Ukraine maintained relations with the Philippines through its embassies in Indonesia and Vietnam.[3]
Since 1993, the Philippine embassy in Moscow handles bilateral relations with Ukraine, but has since moved to the Philippine embassy in Warsaw. Since December 2004, Ukraine maintained its relations with the Philippines through its embassy in Tokyo, but has since moved it to its ambassador in Kuala Lumpur.
In April 1997 a Ukrainian parliamentary delegation to Manila signed an interparliamentary cooperation agreement.
As of June 2019, there are 342
Amidst the
Ukraine seeks to establish an embassy in the Philippines, but budgetary constraints have delayed this endeavor. On the other hand, in June 2022, Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. said that the Philippines seeks to establish an embassy in Ukraine.[13] However, as of January 2023, the Philippines has not made any requests to establish an embassy in Kyiv.[14]
Agreements
The Philippines and Ukraine have seven bilateral agreements in place:[15]
- An exchange of letters between the Department of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines(entered into force 7 April 1992).
- A memorandum on cooperation between the Philippine House of Representatives(14 April 1997).
- A protocol on political consultations between their respective Foreign Affairs bodies (14 July 2003).
- A memorandum between the State Committee of Financial Monitoring of Ukraine and the Financial Surveillance Body of the Philippines to exchange the financial information regarding money laundering (12 March 2008).
- An agreement between the Council of Ministers of Crimea and the Government of Cebu Province about trade, economic, scientific, technical and cultural cooperation (26 November 2010).[16]
- A memorandum on cooperation between the Diplomatic Academy of Ukraine and the Foreign Service Institute of the Philippines (6 December 2010).
Economic relations
Bilateral trade between Ukraine and the Philippines amounted to $20.21 million in a six-month period in 2012.[17] The Philippine negative trade balance for the same period amounted to $15.59 million.[17] Among Ukraine's main export to the Philippines during the period are feed wheat,[18] coloring materials, machinery for metal stamping, forging, bending, alignment, cutting, press, whey, ammonia.[17]
The Philippines imports from Ukraine during the same six month in 2012 amounted to $17.90 million.[17] Among the Philippines main import from Ukraine are electrical products, electronic integrated circuits and electronic micro modules. Among the Philippines main export to Ukraine are bells, gongs, statuettes, frames and mirrors, of base metal, printing equipment, printing machines, auxiliary machine for printing, automatic data processing machines and units thereof and parts, raw tobacco, tobacco.[17]
See also
References
- ^ Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine. Retrieved 11 January 2023.
- ^ a b Ramos, Christia Marie (7 March 2022). "PH orders mandatory evacuation of Filipinos in Ukraine; raises crisis alert level 4". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 11 January 2022.
- ^ "Ukrainian-Filipino relations - Embassy of Ukraine to Japan". Japan.mfa.gov.ua. Archived from the original on 2013-11-18. Retrieved 2013-06-10.
- ^ "Ukraine and Philippines sign interparliamentary cooperation agreement". Radio Ukraine World Service. Kyiv. 14 April 1997. Retrieved 17 June 2013.
- ^ a b "Ukraine, Philippines sign diplomatic cooperation accord". Kyiv. Interfax-Ukraine news agency. 14 July 2003. Retrieved 17 June 2013.
- ^ a b "PHILIPPINES, UKRAINE FORGE CLOSER TIES". Asia Pulse. Kyiv. Asia Africa Intelligence Wire. 29 June 2005. Retrieved 17 June 2013.
- ^ "Ukraine firm to build Masbate power plant using coconuts". The Manila Times. 6 July 2005. p. B2. Retrieved 17 June 2013.
- ^ https://globalnation.inquirer.net/99817/filipinos-in-ukraine-told-to-prepare-for-evacuation https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=221048562308430
- ^ "Embassy of Ukraine in Malaysia - Bilateral Relations between Ukraine and the Philippines".
- ^ Rocamora, Joyce Ann L. (March 23, 2022). "Filipino repatriates from war-torn Ukraine reach 342: DFA". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved 11 January 2023.
- ^ Mercado, Neil Arwin (March 1, 2022). "Marcos on Ukraine-Russia conflict: 'No need to make a stand'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 11 January 2023.
- ^ Fernandez, Daniza (November 19, 2022). "Bongbong Marcos says Russia-Ukraine war is 'unacceptable'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 11 January 2023.
- ^ Tomacruz, Sofia (June 12, 2022). "Philippines to open embassy in Ukraine". Rappler. Retrieved 11 January 2023.
- ^ Mangaluz, Jean (11 January 2023). "No response from PH as Ukraine reaches out for months to discuss Russian conflict". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 11 January 2023.
- ^ "Bilateral Agreements between Ukraine the Republic of the Philippines". Retrieved 20 June 2013.
- ^ Adlawan, Rizel S. (28 November 2010). "Tourism credited for Cebu-Crimea sisterhood". Sun Star Cebu. Retrieved 20 June 2013.
- ^ a b c d e "Trade and economic cooperation between Ukraine and Philippines - Embassy of Ukraine to Japan". Japan.mfa.gov.ua. Retrieved 2013-06-10.
- ^ Sandique-Carlos, Rhea (23 October 2008). "Philippines Buys 40,000 Tons Ukraine Wheat At $180/Ton, C&F". Dow Jones Newswires. Retrieved 17 June 2013.
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