President Rodrigo Duterte and Chinese President Xi Jinping wave to members of the media following the arrival honors for the Chinese leader, who is on a two-day state visit to the Philippines. INQUIRER.net photo / Darryl John Esguerra
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Malacañang on Tuesday afternoon where President Rodrigo Duterte formally welcomed him for his two-day state visit to the Philippines.
As a courtesy, the Chinese leader signed Malacañang’s guest book and wrote a short message, which reads:
“Long live for the kind friendship of Philippines and China.”
Chinese President Xi Jinping signed the Malacañang guest book with a short message: "Long live for the kind friendship of Philippines and China." @inquirerdotnet pic.twitter.com/oSUc7Z9KCd
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Xi arrived in Manila on Tuesday morning after his visit to Brunei Darrusalam.
He is set to hold a bilateral meeting and attend a state banquet in Malacañang on Tuesday night.
On his second day, Xi will meet House Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and Senate President Vicente Sotto III at Shangri-la Hotel in Taguig City, and would also see members of Filipino-Chinese community in the country.
Xi will leave the Philippines by Wednesday afternoon. /kga