07 March 2017

News Story: President Duterte - Philippines, Vietnam should step up cooperation

Manila (VNA) – The Philippines and Vietnam should work to strengthen bilateral cooperation across sectors in line with the strategic partnership established in 2015, said Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte.

President Duterte made the statement while receiving Vietnamese Ambassador to the Philippines Ly Quoc Tuan, who came to present his credentials. 

The President lauded growing relations between the two countries in the past and wished Vietnam greater successes in its national development cause.

For his part, Tuan congratulated the Philippines on its growth achievements, stating that Vietnam is committed to strengthening cooperation in the fields of mutual concern and deepening the bilateral strategic partnership.

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