January 4, 2018

President Rodrigo Duterte reiterated his desire to strengthen maritime security cooperation with Indonesia to combat terrorism in the region.

Duterte met with Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi at the Presidential Guest House in Davao City on Wednesday.

“While declaring that the rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts in Marawi are in full swing, President Duterte said that he wants to intensify maritime security in cooperation with Indonesia as foreign and local terrorists continue to enter and exit the country despite the military efforts to go after these elements,” the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) said in a press statement.

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