27 October 2016

News Story: Philippine President Duterte holds meeting with Japanese PM

TOKYO, Oct. 26 (Xinhua) -- The visiting Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte held a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at the prime minister's office Wednesday.

Abe told a press conference after the meeting that the Philippines is an important partner of Japan and the two sides agree to improve bilateral ties to a higher level than before.

He said that Japan will support infrastructure development in the Philippines, both in rural areas and in the cities.

Read the full story at Xinhua