国内英语资讯:Xi, Duterte agree on full improvement of ties_时事

国内英语资讯:Xi, Duterte agree on full improvement of ties

China is willing to participate in the Southeast Asian nation's infrastructure construction, covering railways, urban rail transit, highways, ports and other areas, so as to benefit the Philippine people, according to Xi.

China is also ready to encourage Chinese businesses to invest more in the Philippines to help the country's economic growth, said the Chinese president.

China supports the efforts of the new Philippine government in fighting against drugs, terrorism and crime, and would like to conduct cooperation with the Philippines in these areas, Xi said.

He also called for stronger bilateral cooperation in fisheries, education, the press, culture and tourism.

Xi suggested the two sides hold activities next year to mark the 600th anniversary of the China visit of the king of Sulu, an ancient kingdom in the Philippine islands.

China hopes to enhance coordination with the Philippines in multilateral frameworks such as the United Nations and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, Xi said.

Duterte said China is a great country, and the long-lasting friendship between the Philippines and China is unbreakable.

He appreciated China's great achievements, adding the two countries' development strategies are highly compatible and there was huge potential for cooperation.

The Philippines appreciates China's strong support for its economic and social development and is willing to deepen bilateral exchanges at various levels, he said.