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Philippines says foreign minister held talks with China's Wang Yi

  • Ma. Theresa Lazaro spoke with Chinese counterpart Wang Yi at length on Tuesday
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MANILA: The Philippines’ foreign ministry said on Wednesday that Foreign minister Ma. Theresa Lazaro spoke with Chinese counterpart Wang Yi at length on Tuesday to discuss relations between the two nations.

“The exchange was frank, pragmatic, and constructive, and reflected the interest of both sides in a stable and predictable relationship founded on mutual respect and mutually beneficial cooperation,” The Department of Foreign Affairs said in a statement.