BBM hails PH-France shared adherence to int'l law

President Marcos hailed the Philippine and French governments' deepening relations, which he stressed are founded on shared values and adherence to international law.

- HELEN FLORES

Marcos made the remarks during the courtesy call of French Minister for Foreign Trade, International Financing and French Nationals Abroad Laurent Saint-Martin at Malacañang on Thursday.

"It is very encouraging for the Philippines to see that despite the great distance between our two countries, the primacy of our shared values and our adherence to international law is something that is a common ground, that is very solid between France and the Philippines," Marcos said.

The President also thanked Saint-Martin for his visit to the Philippines and France's continued "material and moral support" for Filipinos.

For his part, Saint-Martin expressed his appreciation to the President and Trade Secretary Cristina Roque for the warm welcome extended to him and his delegation.