Promotion of National Security and Political Cooperation
The Embassy helps promote and protect the Philippine national security, territorial integrity and national sovereignty, by securing support for Philippine initiatives and efforts in the bilateral, regional and international fora, on issues such as terrorism, nuclear non-proliferation, piracy, drug trafficking, arms control and disarmament, maritime and territorial disputes resolution, conflict resolution and prevention. The Embassy seeks support for Philippine candidatures in international organizations and Philippine positions on international issues and concerns. It also helps strengthen and enhance political and security cooperation on the bilateral, regional and international fronts through high-level political exchanges, establishment of agreements, conduct of joint commission meetings, and attendance and participation in international conferences held within its areas of jurisdiction.