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.
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