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The first information is from the Philippines.

At Malacanang Palace in Manila, the Philippines on Monday (28/5), Indonesian Ambassador to the Philippines, Dr. Sinyo Harry Sarundajang accompanied by Deputy Chief Indonesian representative in Manila, Budi Dhewajani and military attaché, Col. Sony Hendayana handed over credentials to President of the Philippines, Rodrigo Roa Duterte.  Meanwhile, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte was accompanied by Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Alan Cayetano and a number of officials of the Philippines’ foreign affairs. The event was begun by ​ laying of wreaths at Rizal Park National Monument and ended by bilateral meeting. In the meeting, the Philippines’ President conveyed his hope on the increasing of bilateral cooperation between Indonesia and the Philippines in the future, especially border cooperation, terrorism eradication, trade and investment. At the meeting, the plan of signature of purchase of 4 unit Diesel Multiple Trains and 3 Diesel Hydraulic Locomotive Trains was discussed between PT INKA (Indonesia) and Philippines National Railway -PNR.​ The President also indicated the plan of his existence on Informal ASEAN Leaders Meeting in Bali in October 2018.

The next information is from Egypt.

There are around 2 Indonesian products which are well known in Egypt, namely noodle from Indomie of Egypt and Ban Gajah Tunggal factory. The two products are spread out beginning from the urban areas until to a number of small towns. Indomie becomes the main producer of noodle product in Egypt. General Manager of Indomie, Gunawan Harianto said in Cairo on Tuesday (29/5) that after more than 10years to build noodle factory in Egypt, the existence of its product is more famous. Even, when fasting month, the noodle product is used for Iftar and Sahur, like other staple foods in Egypt.

We end Diplomatic Corner with information from Brunei. 

Although implementing fast, Indonesian embassy and people in Brunei Darussalam are still active to do blood donor. At the second phase of ten days in the month of Ramadhan 1439 H, Indonesian people in Brunei Darussalam are still active in various events. Fasting does not become obstacle to keep working and to do various activities. Take for example, on Saturday (26/5), Indonesian Migrant Worker community in Brunei Darussalam held blood donor social event. Cooperating with Blood Donor Center, RIPAS Hospital – Bandar Seri Begawan, hundreds of members of Indonesian people from various communities participated in the event which was also attended by Shinta Hapsari, the first secretary of information social culture. Chairman of the Indonesian Migrant Worker of Brunei Darussalam, Sihabudin said that the donors were fasting and working as usual. Even, they also participated in Iftar and did prayer together with the Indonesian embassy in the evening. Sihabudin added that his side plans to hold similar event in July 2018. Besides the activity of blood donor, the Indonesian people also routinely participate in Iftar event with the Indonesian embassy every week, which is attended by more than 200 people from various communities.  The event is also filled with by lecture by Indonesian Muslim scholars who stay in Brunei Darussalam. Most of the speakers are lecturers and teachers in various universities and famous schools in Brunei Darussalam. In addition to the event, the Indonesian embassy also actively holds religious event at temporary shelter of the Indonesian embassy. Every day, Indonesian Ambassador to Brunei Darussalam, Sujatmiko, staffs and Indonesian citizens who are at the shelter, do Dzuhur prayer together and this is continued with lecture by the Indonesian embassy’s staff. At the evening, cooperating with Dompet Dhuafa and people’s organization of “Permai", the Indonesian embassy holds Tarawih prayer together at the shelter.