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By APD writer Melo M. Acuña
**MANILA, Nov. 5 (APD) ** – Outgoing Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Zhao Jianhua paid his farewell call on House Speaker Alan Peter S. Cayetano yesterday, November 4.
Ambassador Zhao expressed gratitude to Speaker Cayetano for his contribution to strengthening the friendly exchanges and cooperation between the two countries. He added parliamentary exchanges was an important way to deepen bilateral relations and the friendship between the two peoples.
In a statement from the Chinese Embassy in Manila, it was learned China committed to further promoting the parliamentary exchanges and interaction between two countries, “so as to constantly enrich China – Philippines Comprehensive Strategic Cooperation relationship.”
Ambassador Zhao Jianhua receives a copy of the resolution passed by the House of Representatives recognizing the Chinese envoy's achievements in deepening relations between the Chinese and Philippine legislatures. (Chinese Embassy Photo)
Speaker Cayetano said the Philippine House of Representatives thought highly of developing friendly exchanges and cooperation with Chinese legislature and hoped to learn from Chinese successful experience of governance and legislation.
He added Ambassador Zhao’s great contribution to the promotion of Philippines-China friendly relations and the deepening of cooperation between the legislatures of the two countries have not gone unnoticed. He also wished Ambassador Zhao all the success in the future.
Before their meeting, the Philippine House of Representatives passed Resolution No. 474 introduced by Speaker Cayetano, honoring the work and contribution of Ambassador Zhao in fostering stronger Philippines-China relations and conferred upon him the Congressional Medal of Achievement.
(Cover: Speaker Alan Peter S. Cayetano (right) extending pleasantries with Chinese Ambassador Zhao Jianhua during the latter's farewell call yesterday at the House of Representatives. /Chinese Embassy Photo)
(ASIA PACIFIC DAILY)