Manila Bulletin
Duterte hails 'extraordinary' PH-Japan ties: 'Our shared future remains bright'
President Rodrigo Duterte highlighted the unparalleled and triumphant relationship between the Philippines and Japan during the 65th anniversary of their bilateral ties normalization.
Duterte described Japan as one of the Philippines' most significant trading partners, stating that their bilateral relationship has been deeply transformative.
He emphasized Japan's closeness by calling it a "friend closer than a brother" and expressed confidence in the continued strengthening of their partnership through deepened people-to-people linkages.
The President also commended Japan for successfully hosting the Olympic Games amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, viewing it as a symbol of humanity's resilient spirit.
Duterte conveyed his best wishes for the success of the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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