Marcos thanks UAE president for pardon of 143 Filipinos

PH-UAE TIES. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. talks with United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed over the phone in this photo on social media posted Tuesday (Oct. 15, 2024). Marcos expressed his gratitude to the UAE leader for the pardon of 143 Filipinos in the Arab country, as well as for its assistance in the wake of the recent typhoons and flooding that hit the country. (Photo: Bongbong Marcos/Facebook)

By Darryl John Esguerra, Philippine News Agency

MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. expressed his gratitude to United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed for the pardon of 143 Filipinos.

Marcos, in a social media post Tuesday, said he talked with the UAE President over the phone where they discussed the flourishing ties between the two countries and the assistance that the Arab country has been giving the Philippines following recent typhoons.

“I extended to him my heartfelt thanks for the UAE’s humanitarian aid in the wake of the recent typhoons and floods that struck the Philippines,” Marcos said.

“It is always inspiring to hear how our Filipino workers continue to excel and make a positive contribution inthe UAE. I expressed my gratitude for the kindness extended to them, particularly their generous pardon of 143 Filipinos, which has brought relief to many families,” he added.

The President said the Philippines and the UAE  “share strong bonds, rooted in the values and aspirations of our peoples.”

“I look forward to strengthening this partnership in the years ahead,” the Chief Executive said.