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Duterte congratulates Trump, hopes for ‘enhanced Philippines-US relations’
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday congratulated US President-elect Donald Trump, as he looked forward to an “enhanced Philippines-US relations anchored on mutual respect.”
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President-elect Donald Trump shakes hands with Vice President-elect Mike Pence as he gives his acceptance speech during his election night rally, Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016, in New York. (AP/John Locher)
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resident Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday congratulated US President-elect Donald Trump, as he looked forward to an “enhanced Philippines-US relations anchored on mutual respect.”
“President Rodrigo Roa Duterte wishes to extend his warm congratulations to Donald Trump on his recent electoral victory as president of the US,” Communications Secretary Martin Andanar said in a statement.
“The US presidential election is a testament to the enduring traditions of its democratic system and the US way of life. The two-party system gives US voters the freedom of choice based on party platforms and not just on personalities,” he said.
Andanar said Duterte wished Trump success for his four-year term as the US chief executive.
“[Duterte] looks forward to working with the incoming administration for enhanced Philippines-US relations anchored on mutual respect, mutual benefit and shared commitment to democratic ideals and the rule of law,” he said.
Duterte is currently in Thailand to condole with the royal family and the Thai people amid the recent death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
He is expected to arrive here on Wednesday afternoon as he embarks on his eighth Asian trip.
This article appeared on the Philippine Daily Inquirer newspaper website, which is a member of Asia News Network and a media partner of The Jakarta Post
