Following a meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said that more lines of communication will be created between the Philippines and China. | JMangaluzINQ
“Some of the pronouncements that have been made recently by our two countries and many other countries might be misinterpreted. So today it was really useful that we were able to speak with Minister Qin Gang, the Foreign Minister of China, so we can talk directly to one another and iron things out,” said Marcos.
The President said that the meeting was productive, and they are able to make plans for the future between the two countries. “It’s very, very useful and very, very productive that Minister Qin came here and that we were able to talk things a little bit through, make plans for the future, continue to work on growing the relationship between the Philippines and China, not only in the economic field but in the cultural and educational and other exchanges,” he said.
Their meeting comes before the Palace’s announcement of Marcos’ visit to Washington D.C. and his pending meeting with United States President Joe Biden.“We are confident that these issues would be worked out that would be mutually beneficial for both our nations,” he said.JMS INQUIRER.net wants to hear from you! Take part in our reader survey and help us be better. Click on this image to answer.Subscribe to our daily newsletter
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