Philippine Foreign Minister Visits DPRK

Philippine Foreign Minister Arrives Here
Pyongyang, June 19 (KCNA) -- Secretary of Foreign Affairs of Philippines Alberto Gatmaitan Romulo and his party arrived here on Tuesday. They were met at the airport by Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs of the DPRK Kim Yong Il and others.

Talks between DPRK, Philippine FMs
Pyongyang, June 19 (KCNA) -- Talks between DPRK Foreign Minister Pak Ui Chun and Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs Alberto Gatmaitan Romulo were held at the Mansudae Assembly Hall Tuesday. Present there from the DPRK side were officials concerned and from the Philippine side the entourage of the secretary and the Philippine ambassador to the DPRK. At the talks both sides informed each other of the situation of their countries and exchanged views on further developing the friendly relations between the two countries and matters of mutual concern. The talks proceeded in a friendly atmosphere.

Kim Yong Nam Meets Foreign Guests
Pyongyang, June 20 (KCNA) -- Kim Yong Nam, president of the Presidium of the DPRK Supreme People's Assembly, met and had a friendly talk with Secretary of Foreign Affairs of Philippines Alberto Gatmaitan Romulo who paid a courtesy call on him and his party at the Mansudae Assembly Hall Wednesday. The Philippine foreign secretary underscored the need to boost the ties between Philippines and the DPRK in various fields and develop the bilateral relations.

Philippine FM Feted
Pyongyang, June 20 (KCNA) -- The government of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea hosted a reception for the visiting Philippine secretary of Foreign Affairs and his entourage at the Mansudae Assembly Hall on Tuesday. Present there on invitation were Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs Alberto Gatmaitan Romulo and his entourage and Philippine Ambassador to the DPRK Sonia Cataumber Brady. Foreign Minister Pak Ui Chun noted in a speech at the reception that the Philippine government has expressed solidarity with the Korean people in the efforts to achieve the reunification of the country according to the historic June 15 joint declaration. The DPRK government, which regards independence, peace and friendship as the idea of its external policy, will strive to develop the good-neighborly and friendly relations with the Republic of Philippines in various fields in the principles of mutual respect for sovereignty, noninterference in the internal affairs, equality and mutual benefit in the future, too, he stressed. Alberto Gatmaitan Romulo said in a speech that the bilateral ties have been steadily strengthened in various fields after the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Philippines pay attention to developing the bilateral relations through cultural exchange and mutual visits, he stated. Referring to the possibility for developing these relations, he said that they are taking measures to this end.

Reception Hosted by Philippine Foreign Secretary Pyongyang, June 21 (KCNA) -- Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs Alberto Gatmaitan Romulo hosted a reception at Pyongyang Koryo Hotel on June 20 in connection with his visit to the DPRK. Present there on invitation were Foreign Minister Pak Ui Chun, Vice-Foreign Minister Kim Yong Il and others. On hand were the Philippine ambassador to the DPRK and the entourage of the secretary. Alberto Gatmaitan Romulo said in a speech at the reception that Philippines and the DPRK committed themselves to develop the bilateral relations through exchange and visits between the two parliaments, adding that an agreement on cultural cooperation inked between the two countries last year provided an opportunity for the two peoples to know better each other through cultural exchanges. He expressed hope that the cooperative relations between the two foreign ministries would grow strong. Pak Ui Chun in a speech expressed belief that the points agreed upon at the talks and contacts would be positively implemented thanks to the bilateral deep concern and common efforts to promote the development of the relations. He expressed conviction that the Philippine friends would exert great efforts for the development of the bilateral relations as desired by the two peoples in the future with good will and friendly sentiment towards the Korean people.

Philippine Foreign Secretary Leaves Pyongyang, June 21 (KCNA) -- Secretary of Foreign Affairs of Philippines Alberto Gatmaitan Romulo and his party flew back today after wrapping up their visit to the DPRK. While staying here, they visited the old home of President Kim Il Sung in Mangyongdae, the Tower of the Juche Idea, the Arch of Triumph, the Mansudae Art Studio, Pyongyang Metro and other places.

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[jcssssss]

XuBianLi, The Philippine is a Democracy Just Like DPRK, Where Elections are Held, Human Rights are Respected, People Welfare Put First.

Philippine Foreign Minister Visits to DPRK Only Show That Philippine Government Wants Peace With All the Country in The World, The Philippine Government Would like to Learn from DPRK in Improving the Economy, Livelihood of the People

[atiu88]

@jcssssss Thanks alot for your comment

[dexz17]

@jcssssss hey dprk is communist!

[EpicThe112]

Philippines is a ally of South Korea and both countries have good relations, and if Korea was to be reunified it would use the South Korean view of the Reunification of the two KOreas

[jacarandaxia]

By looking at Philipino PM's face, he must think WTF is going on with this country?

[reynaldopassion]

how dare call us a coward XuBianLi! we fought for all decade that war we face! and their is no regrets to our Hero's that shed blood to meet our freedom! you don't know anything about our courage and patriotism, We always stand our rights, now posting your nonsense comment regarding our country. your the whos crazy IDIOT!

[SKULLxSNAPS]

@XuBianLi ok i respect your opinion LOL

[XuBianLi]

@SKULLxSNAPS PS.....I don't need 50 cents....I have lots of them and I can earn them....if you don't mind....im just expressing my stance on this matter....my opinion.....can't you be benevolent on your parlance? one might question your upbringing if that is the way to speak to strangers expressing thoughts on trivial matters........

[XuBianLi]

@SKULLxSNAPS no Sir. Im a Filipino just trying to think and criticize what I think are absurd things done by our government which are tolerated by my apathetic countrymen....don't you think its an improper behavior for my country being an American and South Korean ally and an anti-communist state trying to uphold democracy and human rights to make unnecessary connections with the DPRK? does that make sense to you? will you take of your patriotic façade and think rationally!?!

[SKULLxSNAPS]

@XuBianLi are you a Chinese CCP agent getting paid 50 cents to post comments on forums?