Mexico City, 24 October 2024 – The Philippine Embassy in Mexico participated in the 2024 International Congress on Innovation, Development and Strategic Organization (CIIDEO) held at the Benemerita Universidad Autonoma de Puebla (BUAP). With the theme of the conference being ”Forging leaders, building a sustainable future”, the event had over 2,000 participants composed of students, members from the academy, local officials and entrepreneurs, and members of the diplomatic corps.
Ambassador Lilybeth R. Deapera, in her keynote lecture underscored that “it is pertinent to have leaders that confidently take the helm and steer us to a better tomorrow.” She further added that “we need leaders who not only inspire but also act strategically, ethically, and inclusively.”
On diplomatic and trade relations, Ambassador Deapera discussed that there is room for growth in the bilateral trade relations, and acknowledged the potential of the Mexican market with its North American access for Filipino goods and services.
A lively open forum ensued between the Ambassador and student participants whose questions touched on trade relations, women in diplomacy and personal insights. END
