I have the honor to inform Your Excellency that I have completed my ern as President of the Republic of the Philippines.
The Philippines and Thailand have a deep and long-standing friendship built on almost seven decades of bilateral ties. Your Excellency’s official visit to the Philippines in August 2015 and your participation in the APEC Economic Leader’s Meeting in November 2015 were excellent opportunities for us to work closely together in forging closer ties and promoting matters of mutual concern between our two countries.
It is my fervent hope that the strong relation between the Philippines and Thailand will continue in the years ahead. I am confident that our two nations, both founding members of ASEAN, will remain committee to our shared regional aspirations as embodied in our vision of an ASEAN community.
Allow me to once more express my deep appreciation to the Kingdom of Thailand for its assistance to support to the Philippines in the aftermath of super typhoon Haiyan in November 2013.
I wish your Excellency and the Kingdom of Thailand continue peace and prosperity.