Russian Ambassador to the Philippines Igor Khovaev rallied Filipino businessmen and entrepreneurs to do business with Russia, noting that trade and investment is the weakest link in the relationship of the two countries. We seek to do business with you,” he said. He issued the statement as Moscow prepares for the visit of President Rodrigo Duterte to Russia in May this year. Philippine Ambassador to Russia Carlos Sorreta confirmed that there is a market in Russia for Philippine products and services. “This adds to the momentum generated by our leaders towards greater cooperation on a wide range of issues,” he added.

Source: Manila Times March 21, 2017 16:30 UTC