Philippine Ambassador visits Çorum for diplomatic and academic meetings

The Philippine Ambassador to Ankara, Jaime Ramon T. Ascalon Jr., visited Çorum, Turkey, for academic and diplomatic engagements. As part of the ‘Diplomatic Encounters’ conference series organized by Hitit University’s Department of International Relations, the Ambassador met with students and academics to discuss Turkey-Philippines relations and professional diplomatic experiences.

During the university program, discussions focused on international law, sovereignty rights, and multilateral diplomacy. The Ambassador also addressed the disputes in the South China Sea, providing insights into the 2016 arbitration ruling, China’s stance, and regional power balances in Southeast Asia.

Additionally, Ambassador Ascalon Jr. met with Çorum Mayor Halil İbrahim Aşgın. The meeting covered Çorum’s industrial and agricultural potential, its role in the defense industry, and efforts to promote the city’s culinary culture on an international scale, including its presence at global gastronomy platforms.