OFFICIAL VISIT OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES TO MALAYSIA
9-10 NOVEMBER 2016
The President of the Republic of the Philippines, His Excellency Rodrigo Roa Duterte will be undertaking an Official Visit to Malaysia from 9 to 10 November 2016. This will be the first visit by H.E. President Rodrigo Duterte to Malaysia since taking office as the President of the Philippines on 30 June 2016. During the visit, he will have a discussion with YAB Prime Minister Dato’ Sri Najib Razak to take stock of the progress of the on-going bilateral cooperation between Malaysia and the Republic of the Philippines. Both leaders will also exchange views on regional and international issues of mutual concern. Presiden Duterte will also be hosted by YAB Prime Minister and YABhg Datin Sri Rosmah Mansor at an Official Dinner.
Malaysia and the Republic of the Philippines enjoy warm and cordial relations. Both countries also cooperate on various issues of common interests at the international level. For the period of January to August 2016, Malaysia’s total trade with the Philippines increased by 5.4% to RM13.5 billion (USD3.22 billion), as compared to the same period in 2015 which stood at RM12.48 billion (USD3.36 billion). In 2015, the Philippines was ranked Malaysia’s 5th largest trading partner in ASEAN and 10th largest trading partner globally.
The visit will provide the opportunity for both leaders to explore ways to further strengthen the existing cooperation between the two countries.
PUTRAJAYA
8 November 2016
