By Prince Golez
President Rodrigo Duterte underlined the depth and breadth of the 30-year partnership between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and China during a special summit to commemorate the 30th anniversary of their dialogue relations, a statement from Malacañang said.
“China deserves its status as ASEAN’s Comprehensive Strategic Partner,” said Duterte, who joined the ASEAN-China summit via video conference on Monday.
In his speech, the Chief Executive mentioned China’s timely assistance to ASEAN’s Covid-19 pandemic response efforts.
China, he added, was the first Dialogue Partner the regional bloc engaged when the health crisis broke out and the first to provide life-saving vaccines and medical supplies.
Duterte asserted that enhanced multilateralism and connectivity will be the drivers of inclusive and comprehensive recovery.
He also welcomed China’s ratification of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.
Meanwhile, the President reiterated the Philippines’ call for urgent climate action anchored on the principles of justice and fairness, citing the recently concluded 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties.
Duterte likewise pushed for the protection and preservation of biodiversity and the marine environment through sustained cooperation by supporting the work of the ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity hosted by the Philippines, among others.
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