President Duterte Receives Grand Welcome With Red Carpet, Military Band In Cambodia
The highest officials of Cambodia on Wednesday, December 14,
gave a grand arrival ceremony for Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte.
The visiting President shook hands with top Cambodian
officials before introducing members of his own party.
The Philippine President also attended a wreath laying
ceremony at the Independence Monument, and at the monument of King Norodom
Sihanouk, known as the Father of Cambodia.
President Duterte’s state visit is the first “standalone” bilateral
visit of a Philippine President in 20 years.
Philippine Ambassador to Cambodia Christopher Montero
earlier said Prime Minister Hun Sen personally admires President Duterte for “standing
up” against the West in calling for non-interference in state affairs.
“Prime Minister Hun Sen has deep admiration for President
Duterte. He has expressed it publicly in the past. He sees in him an ally in
terms of standing up against Western countries insofar as non-interference in
internal affairs of state is concerned,” Montero told reporters.
“The fact that it was elevated to a state visit only shows,
demonstrates, that Cambodia attaches great value to its bilateral relations
with the Philippines in spite of certain differences in our approach to the
South China Sea issue. But again, the South China Sea issue is not the defining
issue in terms of our bilateral relations are concerned,” he added.
Furthermore, Montero expects a “lively discussion” between President
Duterte and Prime Minister Hun Sen on that subject when the two leaders meet on
Wednesday afternoon.
“At least two agreements, on sports and tourism cooperation
are expected to be signed. Agreements concerning cooperation on transnational
crime and labor are still being finalized,” Montero said.
Source: ABS CBN
President Duterte Receives Grand Welcome With Red Carpet, Military Band In Cambodia
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