06 August 2016

News Story: Japan FM to visit Philippines for security talks next week

TOKYO, Aug. 5 (Xinhua) -- Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida said Friday that he will visit the Philippines from Aug. 10 to discuss security issues.

Kishida said at a press conference that he will meet Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte and Philippines Foreign Minister Perfecto Yasay during the three-day visit.

"It is important to communicate with the new Philippines government. I would like to firmly confirm friendly ties," Kishida was quoted as saying.

Read the full story at Xinhua