His Excellency Laurent Saint-Martin, French Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade and French Nationals Abroad, and Her Excellency French Ambassador Marie Fontanel, recently visited BDO and met with Chairperson Teresita Sy-Coson along with Romeo R. M. Co, Jr., Senior Vice President and Department Head of Financial Institutions and International Desks, and Marie Antoinette Mariano, First Vice President and Head of Europe and North America Desks.
The meeting centered on expanding trade and investment opportunities between France and the Philippines, reinforcing financial partnerships to support infrastructure and innovation, and fostering deeper alliance between French and Filipino enterprises.
Minister Saint-Martin underscored the crucial role of private sector engagement in accelerating trade and investmentparticularly in infrastructure, transportation, and energy.
France brings a proven track record in delivering world-class infrastructure, from urban metro systems to national-scale civil works, and remains committed to supporting the Philippines’ long-term growth agenda.
The French delegation’s visit to BDO reflects France’s growing interest in the Philippines as a strategic investment destination and reinforces efforts to strengthen business and investment collaboration with the Bank.
