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SINGAPORE: Singapore and the Philippines have expressed satisfaction with the close and cooperative relationship shared over the past four decades and they are confident the enduring relationship could be further strengthened in the years ahead.
This is the view of Foreign Affairs Minister George Yeo and Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs Alberto Romulo after their meeting in Manila on Saturday afternoon.
Mr Romulo also thanked Mr Yeo for Singapore's prompt humanitarian assistance offered to the Philippines in the wake of Typhoons Ketsana and Parma.
On regional issues, the ministers agreed both countries would continue their partnership and consultations to help make ASEAN an attractive place for more foreign investment.
They also agreed on the importance of ASEAN continuing its cooperation with its dialogue partners and welcomed the US' increasing engagement of the region.
Mr Yeo and Mr Romulo officiated the opening of the new Singapore Embassy in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City, Manila.
They also attended a cultural concert to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the establishment of Singapore-Philippines bilateral relations.
Mr Yeo, who is on a four-day official visit to the Philippines, will return to Singapore on Sunday. - CNA/vm
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