Inaugural UK-Philippines Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO)

UKABC was delighted to work alongside the UK Department for Business and Trade and the Philippines Department of Trade and Industry to host a briefing and reception to celebrate the inaugural UK-Philippines Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO).

Earlier in the day, UK Minister for Trade Policy and Economic Security Douglas Alexander and Philippine Department of Trade and Industry Undersecretary Allan B. Gepty presided over the inaugural JETCO, which agreed to pursue closer cooperation and increased trade across sectors, including infrastructure, renewable energy, agriculture, and economic development. Click here for the press statement.

Over 70 business representatives from the UK and Philippines heard UK Trade Envoy to the Philippines George Freeman MP, British Ambassador H.E. Laure Beaufils and Undersecretary Allan B. Gepty share their insights and ambitions for the future of UK-Philippine bilateral trade and investment, underpinned by this new relationship.