In her speech, the Assistant Secretary for European Affairs explained what makes the Philippines an economic player, and she gave a profile of Philippines global trade and promoted sectors for foreign investment. Algabre strongly emphasised the relevance of the Philippines to Ireland and how we can develop future relations.
She continued by saying that "The Philippines and Ireland are like-minded countries with shared values, including sustained and inclusive prosperity of our people. We see a very positive future for our strengthening bilateral relations."