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Congratulation Letter From President of the Philippines
6 Sep 2017

 

 

 

My warmest congratulations to the Silk Road Chamber of International Commerce (SRCIC) for successfully organizing the 2017 Xi'an Silk Road Business Summit and Silk Road International Culture Week being held at Xi'an, China.

 

Under my administration, I opened the doors and laid down the roadmap to rejuvenate friendly relations with our Chinese neighbors. I believe that it is in our best interest as a nation to forge a stronger partnership with China and make the most of the economic, humanitarian and cultural packages it offers its partners for mutual development.

 

One of the most exciting propositions of China, which the Philippines would greatly benefit from, is the One Belt One Road Initiative. The ancient maritime silk road that linked countries such as the Philippines, China and Mexico, among others, has brought immense economic prosperity as well as greater intercultural respect and understanding.

 

In the same manner, the Maritime Silk Road under the One Belt One Road Initiative of China can definitely pave the way for opening up new trade links among regions within Eurasia, Africa, North and Latin America and can bring prosperity and development to those countries supporting the Initiative.

 

I commend the SRCIC's commitment to assisting Chinese and Filipinos as well as other international enterprises in the construction and the strengthening of business cooperation among all the countries along the route. Together with the Philippines Silk Road Chamber of International Commerce attending this Summit, the Filipino people and I are in solidarity with all of you in supporting the Silk Road Initiatives.

 

 

RODRIGO ROA DUTERTE

 

 

MANILA

September 2017

 

 

THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES