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China foreign minister to visit PH on Apr. 21-23
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirmed that Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang will visit Manila from April 21 to 23, 2023.
This official visit marks Qin Gang's first trip to the Philippines as Chinese Foreign Minister and State Councilor.
The visit aims to continue high-level interactions between the Philippines and China, following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s visit to Beijing in January.
During his visit, Secretary of Foreign Affairs Enrique A. Manalo and Minister Qin Gang are expected to discuss the outcomes of recent consultations regarding the South China Sea and regional security issues.
Both sides will also discuss increasing cooperation in agriculture, trade, energy, infrastructure, and people-to-people relations.
The visit occurs amid heightened tensions due to the Philippines' decision to grant US forces access to additional sites under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) and China's aggressive activities in the West Philippine Sea.
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