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By Prince Golez, Manila Reporter
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MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte’s three-day visit to Japan this week is seen to strengthen the ties between the Philippines and Japan.
Duterte is scheduled to fly to Japan for his third foreign trip on Oct. 25.
“The visit will build upon the government’s policy thrust of enhancing relations with our neighbors in the region,” said assistant secretary Ana Maria Banaag in Friday’s press briefing at Malacañang.
Banaag said the official visit is also seen to “further bolster” the strong strategic partnership between the two Asian nations.
The bilateral discussions between Duterte and Japanese officials will also include security, economic and defense cooperation, infrasurtuctrue development and development projects in Mindanao, the Malacañang official shared.
In Japan, Duterte will meet Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to discuss “matters of mutual interest.” The President will also make a state call on Empreror Akihito at the Imperial palace.
The former Davao City mayor is also expected to engage with members of the Filipino community and Japanese top business leaders.
“The President places great value on the Philippines’ vibrant and dynamic relationship based on mutual trust and respect with Japan,” Banaag said.
In the last presidential elections, Duterte received the most number of votes among overseas Filipino workers in Japan, with 11,216, or 76.41 percent, according to the consolidated final results from the Philippine Embassy, Tokyo and Philippine Consulate Office, Osaka.
At least 14,886 registered Filipino voters in Japan cast their votes for the May 2016 Polls./PN
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