BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Oct. 18 (Xinhua) -- Philippine President Rodrigo Roa Duterte left Brunei for China Tuesday after wrapping up his first state visit to the sultanate.
During his three-day state visit to Brunei, both countries reaffirmed commitment in bolstering economic cooperation with each other.
In a speech during a state banquet for the visiting Philippine President at Istana Nurul Iman, Brunei's Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah said both countries' historical links and common heritage have paved the way for strong bilateral relations that are demonstrated through cooperation in various areas, including trade and investment, labour, defence, health, education and air services.
"Today, there remains much potential to be tapped in our economic cooperation," said the monarch, adding that this includes reinforcing collaboration in the energy sector and discovering new areas in the halal industry.
The monarch also expressed appreciation on the contribution of about 23,000 Filipino expatriates to Brunei's economy and development.
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