03 September 2016

News Story: Philippine president to visit Brunei to advance ties

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Sept. 2(Xinhua) -- Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is expected to travel to Brunei on Sunday as part of his introductory visit since being elected last June.

Philippines Ambassador Meynardo LB Montealegre told local media that Duterte is expected to touch down in Brunei in the afternoon and will end his visit the next day.

He will be accompanied by his official delegation, senior government officials and officials from other Philippine government agencies.

"He will also meet with His Majesty Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah to discuss general bilateral relations and to convey his sincere appreciation to Brunei Darussalam for taking care of the 23,000-strong overseas Filipinos currently residing in the country," said Montealegre.

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