Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. warmly welcomed US Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Loss Carlson during her courtesy visit at the Iloilo Provincial Capitol.
Governor Defensor discussed with the ambassador the desire of the province to expand its economic exchanges with the US, particularly in the area of Business Process Outsourcing, agriculture and service industry, and education.
The governor also shared the development thrust of his administration which is to create growth centers and address the basic economic fundamentals to attract more investments in the province.
“We are very thankful for the visit of Her Excellency here in Iloilo. We take this opportunity to further develop our exchanges with the United States,” Defensor said.
Ambassador Carlson said she is taking the chance to discuss many areas of cooperation between the United States and the people of Iloilo.
“We discussed with the governor any ways to attract more United States businesses here and ways that will promote our partnership and prosperity that will benefit both of our countries,” Carlson told the press during a press conference.
Carlson expressed her deep appreciation to the hospitality, respectfulness, and sense of joy of the Ilonggos. She also thanked the governor for their interesting conversation and for letting her taste some agricultural produce from the province during their brief breakfast meeting.
Governor Defensor received a customized Timex watch from Ambassador Carlson bearing the US and the Philippine flags as a symbol of the timeless ties between the two countries.
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