Duterte open to naval exercises with Russia

BY CATHERINE S. VALENTE, TMT AND FERNAN MARASIGAN, TMT
PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte is considering joint naval exercises with Russia as a move to enhance the two countries’ maritime ties, a Palace official said on Thursday.
In a news conference, presidential spokesman Ernesto Abella said Duterte saw the visit by two Russian vessels in Manila as a sign that the Philippines could strengthen its “naval diplomacy” with Russia.
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Source: manilatimes.net

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