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NT Trade Delegation to the Philippines

20 January 1998

Chief Minister Stone exchanging gifts with Hon Roberto de Ocampo Philippines Secretary of Finance. President of the Asian Institute of Management From 1992-98, served as Secretary of Finance under President Fidel V. Ramos. He was chairman and CEO of the Development Bank of the Philippines in 1989. In 1995 named ‘Finance Minister of the Year’ by Euromoney Magazine the first Filipino and first ASEAN finance minister to be so recognized. In 1997, he was again cited as ‘Asian Finance Minister of the Year’ by the Asiamoney magazine. Received the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for his contribution to the development of UK-Philippines relations.Following the visit to Darwin by His Excellency the President of the Philippines Fidel V Ramos the NT Territory was fast tracked to send a number of Trade Delegations to promote and enhance the trading relationship between Northern Australia and the Philippines under the direct patronage and support of the President. For an account of the Delegations meetings and activities read TAMBULI (Official Publication of the Philippine Australian Association of the NT Inc) Special Issue Feb 1998 under documents.

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