Manalo, Canada foreign minister to tackle West Philippine Sea issue

MANILA, Philippines --- Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo will discuss with Canadian Foreign Minister Mlanie Joly developments in the disputed West Philippine Sea during the latter's visit to Manila. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Tuesday said Joly will be in the Philippines from May 18 to 21, which nearly coincides with the visit of Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong from May 16 to 19. Manalo and Joly will meet on Friday to boost bilateral ties and "sustain high-level engagements" between the countries. "Secretary Manalo is expected to bring up enhanced trade and investment between the two nations, developments in the West Philippine Sea, a...

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