BEIJING, Oct. 21 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines is committed to restoring defense relations with China, said Philippine Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on Friday.
Lorenzana, who was in Beijing with Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, made the remarks when he met his Chinese counterpart Chang Wanquan in Beijing.
Hailing the historic importance of Duterte's visit, Chang said it is in both countries' fundamental interests and good for regional peace and stability that China and the Philippines develop friendly ties.
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