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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi Congratulates Former Philippine Foreign Minister Alan Peter Cayetano as "Great Political Leader" and "Successful Diplomat"
BIRTHDAY GIFT. Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi hands Yao Ming a basketball jersey as a birthday present to former Philippine Foreign Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano. RTVM screen capture
DAVAO CITY, Philippines – How important is Alan Peter Cayetano in China?
So important that the highest Chinese diplomat, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi, took the time to celebrate Cayetano's 48th birthday at the Davao Hotel Marco Polo, Sunday night, October 28th.
As Wang, President Rodrigo Duterte and the newly appointed Foreign Minister, Teodoro "Teddyboy" Locsin Jr., attended the Cayetano birthday party on Sunday.
"Of course, Mr. Cayetano, the celebrant of today 's birthday, is also one of our best friends.He is also my good friend," said Wang in his message to Cayetano.
"Mr. Cayetano may not be old enough, but he certainly has the Philippines, his country, in his heart.As Foreign Secretary, he has defended the interests of the Philippines in the world He is not only a great political leader, he is also a very successful diplomat, "added Wang.
Cayetano, who recently resigned as Philippine Foreign Secretary, pleaded for joint exploration of the Western Philippines Sea (South China Sea) with China.
China, which claims the sea of the Western Philippines, is in favor of joint exploration. But critics of the Duterte administration believe that joint exploration is unconstitutional as it gives up control of exclusive Philippine resources to the Chinese.
"Full recovery"
Still, Wang said, "In my opinion, one of the most important achievements of Mr. Cayetano as Minister of Foreign Affairs is that he followed the instructions and instructions of President Duterte in order to overcome various types of difficulties and difficulties. Contributed to a complete reversal of bilateral relations between China. and the Philippines, helping to put bilateral relations back on track ".
To express gratitude to Cayetano, Wang offered Cayetano, as a birthday present, a basketball jersey signed by former NBA star Yao Ming. Cayetano is a basketball fan.
Wang arrived in Davao City Sunday at 14:45. He was greeted by Philippine Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs Enrique Manalo, by Philippine Ambassador to China Jose Santiago "Chito" Santa Romana, and Davao Deputy Mayor Bernard Al-Ag.
About two hours later, Wang was leading the inauguration of the new Chinese consulate in Davao.
On Monday, October 29, Wang will hold most of his events at the Marco Polo Hotel. He will meet the economic leaders of Locsin and Duterte, sign bilateral documents and hold a press conference.
Locsin and Wang will witness the signing of bilateral agreements on infrastructure, law enforcement and humanitarian assistance. – Rappler.com
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