Philippines and Myanmar governments will strengthen bilateral economic relations, specifically on areas of trade and investment, agro-industry, food security and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Lopez was part of the Philippine delegation during the presidential visit to Myanmar on March 20. All these initiatives will be under a Joint Commission on Bilateral Cooperation,” Lopez added. Meanwhile, a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on food security and agricultural cooperation between the Philippines and Myanmar was also signed. The Asean consists of Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand, the Philippines and Vietnam.

Source: Manila Times March 22, 2017 16:18 UTC