President Rodrigo Duterte announced that in the remaining three years of his term, he is planning to expand the horizon of Philippine diplomacy by deepening its engagement to Latin America, Africa, and Central Asia.
During his attendance at the Valdai Forum in Sochi, Russia, Duterte said it is also high time that the Philippines looked at Middle East with fresh eyes going beyond oil and Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW).
“As one of the fastest growing economies in the world, the Philippines will assume our twin responsibility of sustaining the growth of our people, while helping other developing countries in their own (journey)to progress,” Duterte shared.
The president added that Philippines will strengthen its economic ties with these regions, opening new markets and with free exchange of ideas, technology, and innovation.
“For I want the Filipino people to broaden their worldwide view, to be enriched by the cultures and intellectual traditions of the old civilizations of the Americas, Africa, Central Asia, and the Middle East.”
