Japan PM Suga postpones PH, India trip amid COVID-19 surge

Updated Thu, April 22, 2021 at 1:12 AM Published Wed, April 21, 2021 at 6:44 PM

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has postponed his planned visit to the Philippines and India originally scheduled for the end of April.

The postponement is due to Suga's need to focus on addressing a recent surge in COVID-19 cases in Japan.

The Office of the President in the Philippines understands and supports Suga's decision, recognizing that combating the pandemic is a shared priority.

Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque stated that the Philippines and Japan's commitment to defeating COVID-19 is a key area of cooperation.

Roque assured that the strategic partnership and cooperation between the Philippines and Japan will continue to strengthen despite the postponed visit.

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