He said in the past two years, the two nations have hurdled “these challenges by resuming bilateral dialogue and deepening our relations through positive engagement.”ĭuterte also offered a toast to the good health and continued success of Xi and to the “seeds of friendship and cooperation we plant here today.” “To the legacy of peace and prosperity that the succeeding generations will reap as a result of the improved relations between the Republic of the Philippines and the People’s Republic of China,” he added.ĭuterte was accompanied by his longtime partner Cielito “Honeylet” Avanceña during the state dinner for the visiting Chinese leader. In the same remarks, Duterte highlighted the long history of friendship and kinship between the Philippines and China. “I am hopeful that through our cooperation, opportunities for greater collaboration will further promote the prosperity and success of our nations, and contribute to lasting peace and stability in the region,” Duterte said. He said Xi’s visit to Manila was “a testament to our strong desire to write a new chapter in the history of Philippines-China relations.” “I stand here optimistic that we will sustain the momentum in moving our relationship even further, and that the friendship between our countries will continue to flourish in the years to come,” he said. “President Xi and I are committed to forge a new legacy of friendship and cooperation as we work together in further consolidating ties with our both nations,” Duterte said during the state banquet hosted for Xi and his delegation at the Palace Tuesday night. Xi is in Manila for a two-day state visit, the first of a Chinese president in more than a decade. The two leaders met behind closed doors at the Palace and agreed to enhance cooperation on trade, economy, infrastructure development, maritime security, among others. The President hailed the stronger alliance between the two nations to promote prosperity, peace and stability after a meeting with his “good friend” Xi in Malacañang. President Rodrigo Duterte and People’s Republic of China face the members of the press during their joint press statements at Malacanang Palace on Thursday.
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