{"id":207453,"date":"2019-03-28T22:44:34","date_gmt":"2019-03-29T02:44:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/?p=207453"},"modified":"2019-03-28T22:44:34","modified_gmt":"2019-03-29T02:44:34","slug":"prrd-meets-with-communist-party-of-china-official-in-davao-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/2019\/03\/28\/prrd-meets-with-communist-party-of-china-official-in-davao-city\/","title":{"rendered":"PRRD meets with Communist Party of China official in Davao City"},"content":{"rendered":"
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President Rodrigo R. Duterte holds a meeting with Song Tao, head of the International Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, who paid a courtesy call on the President at Matina Enclaves in Davao City on March 27, 2019. (Presidential Photo via PNA)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

DAVAO CITY<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Wednesday welcomed Song Tao, Minister of the International Department of the Communist Party of China (IDCPC) Central Committee, together with other Chinese delegates in a courtesy call at the Matina Enclaves here.<\/p>\n

\u201cI would like to welcome you warmly, and I\u2019d like to tell you that we are very happy with your visit,\u201d Duterte said to the CPC official.<\/p>\n

The Chinese Minister and the President discussed issues that would further strengthen the relationship between the two countries.<\/p>\n

They have also discussed matters of mutual interest, including the South China Sea or West Philippine Sea.<\/p>\n

Duterte also clarified that the Philippine government had no participation in the case recently filed by former Ombudsman Conchita Carpio-Morales and former Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario against Chinese President Xi Jinping before the International Criminal Court.<\/p>\n

However, the President said, the Philippines is a democratic country and therefore, “we cannot stop people from just filing cases”.<\/p>\n

He also expressed gratitude to the Chinese government for the “vibrant trade relationship\u201d between the Philippines and China.<\/p>\n

Duterte underscored the relentless support of the Chinese government to the “Build, Build, Build Program” of his administration to beef up the nation’s infrastructure development.<\/p>\n

On the other hand, Song reciprocated Duterte’s kind words, saying \u201cIf there will be a need of assistance in improving the people’s lives, China is willing to help\u201d.<\/p>\n

The Chinese official added that they are looking forward to welcoming Duterte to China for a visit next month.<\/p>\n

Accompanying Song during the courtesy call were Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Zhao Jianhua, Chinese Consul General to Davao Li Lin and other officials of IDCPC.<\/p>\n

With the President were Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi, Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Ernesto Abella, DFA-Mindanao Assistant Secretary Norman Garibay, DFA-ASPAC Executive Director Josel Ignacio, and DFA Principal Assistant Emilio Lopue Jr.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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