(Eagle News) — Chinese President Xi Jinping will be on a state visit to the Philippines from Nov. 20 to 21.
This was announced by Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo in a statement on Thursday, Nov. 15.
According to Panelo, the visit was upon the invitation of President Rodrigo Duterte.
Xi will have been the first Chinese president to make a state visit to the Philippines in 13 years.
In 2005, Chinese President Hu Jintao embarked on a state visit to the Philippines.
“During the State Visit, the two Leaders will exchange views on areas of mutual concern and chart the course for the future of Philippines-China bilateral relations,” Panelo said in a statement.
Duterte has opted for friendlier ties with the Philippines’ Asian neighbor since he assumed the presidency in 2016.
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