Manila Bulletin
Duterte, Suga to hold telesummit on cooperation to address pandemic
President Rodrigo Duterte is anticipated to hold a virtual meeting or phone call with Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga soon.
This discussion comes after Prime Minister Suga's planned visit to the Philippines was postponed due to the increasing number of COVID-19 cases in Japan.
Presidential Protocol Undersecretary Robert Borje confirmed the upcoming tele-summit, stating it will happen at the earliest possible time.
The COVID-19 pandemic remains a primary concern for both nations and a significant area of bilateral cooperation.
Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque emphasized that the postponement of the official visit is a reasonable decision given the circumstances.
Roque further assured that the strong strategic partnership and extensive cooperation between the Philippines and Japan will persist and be enhanced as they collaborate on addressing the pandemic.
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