Japan
reiterates its commitments to the Philippines.
Japan
Foreign Minister Taro Kono has reiterated Japan’s to assist the Philippines
more than its economic dealings with the Duterte administration, fighting terrorism is now also being
prioritized.
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| President Rodrigo Roa Duterte discusses pertinent matters with Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono who paid a courtesy call on the President at the Matina Enclaves in Davao City on February 9, 2019. (Presidential Photos/PNA) |
Kano made a courtesy
call in Davao to President Rodrigo Roa Duterte to relay Japan Prime Minister
Sinzo be’s commitment to deepen cooperation between the two countries and
concern over the twin explosions in Jolo, Sulu.
“FM Kono likewise
conveyed PM Abe’s grave concern over the twin explosions in Jolo, Sulu and
expressed Japan’s condemnation of the terrorism and violent extremism and their
commitment to assist the Philippines in combatting the scourge of terrorism,”
Presidential Spokesperson Atty. Salvador Panelo said in a statement.
Atty. Panelo,
however said the Japanese government has not yet finalized or particularized in
detail how it would help the Philippines—either by military exercises or acquisition of defense equipment.
Kono, lauded the success
of the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL) plebiscite, reiterating support for President
Duterte’s dream of having the lasting peace in Mindanao.
Also, Kono expressed
continuing commitment to rehabilitate and reconstruct Marawi and develop
the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM), including funding of the Road
Network Development Plan for ARMM, Atty. Panelo said.
For his part, President
Duterte described Japan as “a true friend and proven partner” for its
involvement in the Philippines’ “Build, Build, Build” program, Panelo added.
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