President Rodrigo Duterte outlined the topics he will discuss with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe when he makes a two-day official visit from October 30-31.
Duterte said he will also meet with the business sector in Tokyo and Japan's Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko.
Duterte expressed his gratitude to Abe for working together to significantly advance the strong bilateral relationship of the two countries.
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