LIMA, PERU: President Rodrigo Duterte has vowed to strengthen the Philippines’ relations with New Zealand, where more than 44,000 Filipinos reside. Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar said Duterte and Mccully expressed their desire to boost trade and investment in key areas, especially in the dairy industry. New Zealand can assist in building the Philippines’ dairy industry,” Andanar said. Andanar said Duterte thanked New Zealand for accommodating over 44,000 Filipinos and for giving assistance to the typhoon victims in the Philippines. Duterte made a stop over in New Zealand after attending the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit here in Lima, Peru.

Source: Manila Times November 23, 2016 09:51 UTC