Onward and Upward: Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s Visit Pushes Momentum of PH-Japan Strategic Partnership On July 26-27, yet another important page in the history of Philippine-Japan relations will be written with the visit to the Philippines of His Excellency Shinzo Abe, Prime Minister of Japan, on the invitation of His Excellency President Benigno S. Aquino III. The visit attests to the particular importance given by the Abe Government to the Philippines, being one of Japan’s recognized bilateral strategic partners. Since 1956, bilateral relations have been mutually beneficial and characterized by cooperation in a wide range of fields. More importantly, Philippine-Japan ties stand out in the region for being underpinned by a strong shared adherence to the values of democracy, humanitarian principles and the rule of law. Much value is attached to the Prime Minister’s forthcoming visit in terms of elevating the Philippine-Japan Strategic Partnership to an even higher plane of vigour, dynamism and relevance. It is the first visit under the Prime Minister’s second term. Prime Minister Abe was also the last Japanese Prime Minister to visit the Philippines, in 2006. The visit comes at a most propitious time, with both countries undergoing an economic renaissance and riding a wave of renewed optimism and international confidence. Continue reading on the link below. tokyo.philembassy.net/events/onward-and-upward-prime-minister-shinzo-abes-visit-pushes-momentum-of-ph-japan-strategic-partnership/
Posted on: Sat, 27 Jul 2013 00:38:27 +0000
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