Xi Jinping Meets with Former Philippine President Duterte Philippines | Xi Jinping | Xi Jinping Meets
Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, July 17. On the afternoon of July 17, President Xi Jinping met with former Philippine President Duterte at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing.
China and the Philippines are both developing countries in Asia, and their development is rooted in a neighborly and friendly surrounding environment, as well as in the Asian family of win-win cooperation. China adheres to the concept of friendship, sincerity, mutual benefit and inclusiveness in its neighboring diplomacy, and has always adhered to the principle of being friendly and friendly with its neighbors. China has always attached great importance to China Philippines relations and is willing to work with the Philippines to promote stable and far-reaching development of China Philippines relations. I hope you will continue to play an important role in promoting friendly cooperation between the two countries.
Duterte expressed his gratitude to the Chinese side for its valuable support for the economic and social development of the Philippines, especially for its generous help in combating the COVID-19 epidemic. Developing friendly relations between the Philippines and China is in line with the interests of the two peoples and also the desire of most Filipino people. I am willing to continue to play a role in promoting the friendship between the Philippines and China.
Wang Yi attended the meeting.