{"id":84908,"date":"2017-01-12T17:13:38","date_gmt":"2017-01-12T22:13:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/?p=84908"},"modified":"2017-01-12T20:23:37","modified_gmt":"2017-01-13T01:23:37","slug":"abe-vows-maximum-support-for-phls-hosting-of-asean-2017-meetings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/2017\/01\/12\/abe-vows-maximum-support-for-phls-hosting-of-asean-2017-meetings\/","title":{"rendered":"Abe vows ‘maximum support’ for PHL’s hosting of ASEAN 2017 meetings"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (Pictured) promised on Thursday to provide maximum support to make East Asia Summit and the ASEAN-related meetings \u2018a tremendous success\u2019 this year. (Photo: Avito C. Dalan\/ PNA)<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

MANILA \u2013Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe promised on Thursday to provide maximum support to make East Asia Summit and the ASEAN-related meetings \u2018a tremendous success\u2019 this year.<\/p>\n

Abe made the assurance in a joint statement with President Rodrigo Duterte after the summit meeting held at the Malacanang Palace shortly after the Japanese leader arrived for a two-day official visit in the Philippines.<\/p>\n

“We support the ASEAN in its attempt to strengthen unity and centrality and to develop as a free and open community,” Abe said.<\/p>\n

“From such a perspective, we will provide maximum support to make the East Asia Summit and the ASEAN-Related Meetings a tremendous success,” he added.<\/p>\n

The East Asia Summit (EAS) meetings are held after the annual ASEAN Leaders\u2019 Meetings which the Philippines will host this year.<\/p>\n

The Philippines\u2019 chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) 2017 coincides with the celebration of 50th anniversary of the 10-nation ASEAN.<\/p>\n

ASEAN countries include the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Brunei, Myanmar, Singapore, Cambodia and last year\u2019s ASEAN Summit host Laos.<\/p>\n

Aside from ASEAN countries, EAS members are Japan, Australia, China, India, New Zealand, Russia, South Korea and United States.<\/p>\n

During the summit meeting, Abe and President Duterte agreed to cooperate \u201chand-in-hand for the stability and prosperity of the region.\u201d<\/p>\n

Last Wednesday, Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Martin Andanar said the ASEAN 2017 will serve as perfect occasion to promote the Philippines.<\/p>\n

Andanar said over 100 summits and conferences will be held nationwide including the ASEAN Ministers meeting in April; ASEAN Head of States Summit in August; and the ASEAN Head of States Plus Three in November.<\/p>\n

Andanar said at least PHP15.9 billion will be spent for the hosting of the ASEAN Summit 2017.<\/p>\n

The kick-off event of the ASEAN 2017 will be held on January 15 at the SMX event center in Davao City where delegates from ASEAN member countries will attend.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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