Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Philippine counterpart Rodrigo Duterte held a telephone talk on May 3 to discuss bilateral relations and regional issues of mutual concern.
Chinese President Xi Jinping (R) and his Philippine counterpart Rodrigo Duterte at a meeting in Beijing last October (Photo: AFP)
Hanoi (VNA) – Chinese President Xi Jinping and hisPhilippine counterpart Rodrigo Duterte held a te✤lephone talk on May 3 todiscussဣ bilateral relations and regional issues of mutual concern.
The two leaders met twice in 2016 and reached importantagreements that greatly improved their bilateral ties. China and the Philippines now are strengthening politicaltrust and multi-faceted cooperation. Regarding the tension on the Korean Peninsula, Xi Jinping urged all sides to staycalm and resume talks. For his part, President Rodrigo Duterte was pleased to seePhilippines – China friendship and solidarity enhanced while their exchanges andcooperation in various areas restored and pushed forward. Thetwo countries signed 13 deals worth 13.5 billion USD covering trade, culture,tourism, drug combat and maritime transport during Philippine PresidentDuterte’s visit to China in October last year. – VNA
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Chinese President Xi Jinping (R) and his Philippine counterpart Rodrigo Duterte at a meeting in Beijing last October (Photo: AFP) 
