The Embassy of Argentina in the Philippines Trade Section head Ana Clara Pianezza and Third Secretary and Consul Fabricio Sordoni discussed Argentina's foreign policy, trade, higher education, history, culture, travel and more during the inaugural UST World Lenses: A Cross-Cultural Dialogue with Students held at the Dr. George SK Ty Hall.

The Argentinian diplomats interacted with economics, commerce, tourism and history students across the three-hour session jointly organized by the Embassy of Argentina, the UST Office of Public Affairs, and the UST Office for International Relations and Programs.

UST Secretary-General Rev. Fr. Louie R. Coronel, O.P., EHL, in his welcome remarks, said that the inaugural lecture is a "Testament of the power of education in fostering international understanding and cooperation."

He further shared: "As inspired by our beloved Pope, we are having an encounter now, and we are blessed because of this — a blessed encounter indeed, which has the potential to expand each other's horizons and broaden our understanding of a nation that is geographically distant and culturally rich. As an institution we firmly believe in the power of international cooperation and the importance of building bridges between cultures and nations and this lecture is a step in that direction."

After the lecture, Pianezza and Sordoni led a parallel session focusing on bilateral ties, cultural engagements and the current trade relations between Argentina and the Philippines.

With the assistance of the Office of Public Affairs, the diplomats also had the opportunity to have a brief tour of the campus and UST Museum following the event.