Monday, January 16, 2017

Duterte, US Ambassador Sung Kim have 40-minute dialogue in Davao

From InterAksyon (Jan 16): Duterte, US Ambassador Sung Kim have 40-minute dialogue in Davao



US Ambassador to the Philippines Sung Kim (L) greets President Rodrigo Duterte ((C) during the traditional New Year's Vin d‘Honneur at the Malacanang Palace, January 11, 2017. (Philippines News Agency/Avito Dalan)

US Ambassador to the Philippines Sung Kim had a brief talk with President Rodrigo Duterte during the launching of the Philippines’ chairmanship in 2017 of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in Davao City.

According to Malacanang, the 40-minute conversation between Duterte and Kim was productive and they openly exchanged ideas.

Kim reiterated the US’ commitment to its solid relationship with the Philippines.

They also discussed military cooperation and both countries’ fight against terrorism.

Kim said the US will continue to provide support to the Philippines in terms of exchanges in intelligence and maritime security. 

http://interaksyon.com/article/136237/duterte-us-ambassador-sung-kim-have-40-minute-dialogue-in-davao

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