China has pledged to import durian, along with a host of other tropical fruits, from the Philippines as part of efforts to narrow the wide trade deficit between the two countries, Mr. Marcos said. | FMangosingINQ /PDI
The President returned to Manila on Thursday night from his three-day state visit to China, currently the country’s largest trading partner.
China pledged to import $2.09 billion worth of fruits from the Philippines, including coconut and bananas, the OPS said. “These will generate much-needed employment, enrich the sector’s research and development activities and capabilities, enhance domestic and international trade, and ensure food security at affordable prices,” said the President, who concurrently occupies the position of secretary of the Department of Agriculture.
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