BANGKOK – The leaders of the Philippines and Thailand have vowed to strengthen their defense and economic cooperation and reaffirmed their commitment to work together to address common concerns. With our emphasis on combatting corruption, eradicating criminality, and dismantling the illegal drug trade apparatus, we are hopeful of more investments coming from Thailand,” Duterte said. The implementing program on tourism cooperation for 2017 to 2022 was inked by Tourism Secretary Wanda Teo and Thailand tourism and Sports Minister Kobkarn Wattanannavrangkul. Hours before the signing ceremony, Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar announced that the Philippines and Thailand have agreed to craft a bilateral agreement on communications. Support for ASEAN hostingDuring the bilateral meeting, Duterte recognized the contributions of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej to the strengthening of the ties between the Philippines and Thailand.

Source: Philippine Star March 22, 2017 03:11 UTC