Panacan, Davao City
March 17, 2017

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte received Vice Premier Wang Yang of the People’s Republic of China in a courtesy call at the Presidential Guest House in Davao City.

During the event, the President witnessed the signing of the Six-Year Development Plan (SYDP) 2017-2022 between the Philippine and Chinese governments, represented by National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Ernesto Pernia and Chinese Vice Minister of Commerce Fu Ziying held at the Main Hall of the guest house.

For the Philippine side, present were Foreign Affairs (DFA) Acting Secretary Enrique Manalo, Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea, Finance (DOF) Secretary Carlos Dominguez III, Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez, and Communications (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar.

On the other hand, Vice Premier Wang was joined by Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Zhao Jianhua, Deputy Secretary General of the State Council Jiang Zelin, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Liu Zhenmin and other chinese senior government officials.

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