170116 Military alliances not discussed by Rody, Abe

Military alliances not discussed by Rody, Abe

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Edith Regalado (The Philippine Star) - January 16, 2017 - 12:00am
DAVAO CITY, Philippines – Military alliances and the supply of missiles were not discussed by President Duterte with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who concluded his two-day visit in the Philippines last week.

The President said he does not want any foreign troops patrolling any part of the country including territorial waters.

“If you want your country really to grow, ayaw ko ng away (I do not want any fight). That’s why I talked to Abe… No military alliances, no nothing,” the President stressed at the induction of new officers of the Davao Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. last Saturday night at the Marco Polo Hotel Davao.

Abe left the country Friday after spending the night here in Davao City and visiting the house of the President.


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