MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday accepted the credentials of the newly designated ambassadors of Russia, India and five other countries during a virtual ceremony held in Malacaang.
In accepting the letter of credence of Russian Ambassador Marat Ignatyevich Pavlov, Duterte, speaking from Malago Club House, said the Philippines considered Russia “a good friend and partner” having strengthened cooperation over the years in defense and security, health, science and technology, and economy.
“We aim for an even more robust and deeper cooperation in the coming years,” the President told Pavlov.
He also thanked Russia for its offer to supply Sputnik V vacci…
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