Tag: ASEAN 50

China’s President Xi says it was an honor for China to be a dialogue partner of ASEAN

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — People’s Republic of China’s President Xi Jinping on Tuesday, August 8 sent his greetings to President Rodrigo Duterte during the observance of the 50th anniversary of the Association of South East Nation (ASEAN) Xi said that it is an honor for China to be a dialogue partner of the ASEAN in the economic growth as well as in keeping the peace of the region. “On this occasion of the […]

Philippines’ Duterte leads closing of ASEAN summit

MANILA, Philippines (Reuters) — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte led the closing ceremony of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Regional Forum (ARF) on Tuesday (August 8), capping off the three-day ministerial meeting with 27 foreign ministers. Duterte, the rotating chair of this year’s ASEAN gathering, gave his closing remarks and said he hoped for a region free of corruption and crime. He later met with the ASEAN foreign ministers for a courtesy call. North Korean missile […]

China, ASEAN agree to build higher level of strategic partnership

MANILA, Philippines (CCTV) — China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) members on Sunday expressed satisfaction with the achievements made in their strategic partnership during the last 15 years and agreed to further enhance cooperation. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his counterparts from the ASEAN made the pledge at a meeting in Manila. Wang congratulated ASEAN for its 50th anniversary, saying China is happy for ASEAN’s development and achievements while expressing his […]

‘No sail zone’ ipinatutupad sa Manila Bay para sa ASEAN 50th anniversary

(Eagle News) — Ipinatupad na ng Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) ang no-sail zone sa paligid ng Manila Bay para sa pagdaraos ng ASEAN 50. Ayon kay PCG Spokesman Commander Armand Balilo, simula ngayong araw, Agosto 7, ay bawal na ang pagdaong at paglalayag simula sa himpilan ng PCG sa South Harbor hanggang sa bahagi ng Okada Hotel. Tatagal ang no-sail zone sa Manila Bay hanggang bukas, huling araw ng ASEAN. Samantala, idineploy na ng PCG […]