MANILA, Philippines – KUMPIYANSA ang mga mambabatas na magbubukas ng bagong oportunidad sa Pilipinas ang dalawang araw na pagbisita sa Pilipinas ni Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.
Si Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida ay nakatakdang magtalumpati sa joint session ng Kongreso sa Nobyembre 4, 2023, Sabado at inaasahang ang kaniyang pagdalaw ay magbibigay-daan sa lalo pang pagtutulungan ng dalawang bansa.
Sinabi ni House Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez na si Kishida at misis nitong si Yuko ay dadalaw kay Pangulong Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr. na siyang magsisilbing isang mahalagang yugto sa malakas na diplomatikong alyansa ng gobyerno ng Pilipinas at Japan.
“We are optimistic that through our discussions, new pathways for collaboration and development will emerge, promising enhanced opportunities and a brighter future for all Filipinos, here and in Japan. We warmly welcome His Excellency Kishida Fumio, Prime Minister of Japan, on his significant official visit to our country on November 3 and 4 this year. It is with great anticipation that we look forward to his address to the Congress of the Republic of the Philippines in a Special Joint Session on November 4, 2023, at 11:00 in the morning,” ayon kay Romualdez.
Sa ngayon ay patuloy na naghahanda ang Kamara kaugnay sa naturang pagdalaw kung saan nakatakda ring magpatupad ng mahigpit na seguridad.
“The House of Representatives, as the honored venue host of this significant event in the Batasang Pambansa Complex, is committed to exerting all efforts to ensure that Prime Minister Kishida’s visit is both fruitful and memorable.”
Sinabi pa ni Romualdez na inaasahang matatalakay sa naturang pagdalaw ng lider ng Japan ang maraming mahahalagang paksa na lalo pang magpapalakas sa alyansa ng dalawang bansa at paano makatutulong sa pandaigdigang kapayapaan at pag-unlad.
“This visit, symbolizing the deep and longstanding bond our nations have forged, built on mutual respect, shared values, and a unified vision for peace, stability, and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region, signifies the strength of our bilateral ties,” binigyang diin pa ni Romualdez.
“On behalf of the Filipino people, I extend our heartfelt appreciation to Prime Minister Kishida and wish him a successful and impactful visit to our shores,” sinabi pa rin ng mambabatas. Meliza Maluntag
