Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri hopes that the longtime cooperation between the Philippines and Japan would continue even into the relatively new administrations of the two countries, noting that both share ideals and concerns. | GabrielLaluINQ
Zubiri, who led the Senate delegation’s parliamentary visit to Tokyo, said on Thursday that they are thankful for the assistance that Japan has given to the Philippines — like the Metro Manila Subway which was conceived during the time of late former prime minister Abe Shinzo.Zubiri said he hopes that the cooperation would continue under current Prime Minister Kishida Fumio’s term.
The Senate President further stressed that it is important for the two countries to work closely as both are positioned in the Pacific Ring of Fire — a belt from the Americas to East Asia and Southeast Asia where volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and cyclones are common. “Japan and the Philippines, both being in the Pacific Ring of Fire, are similarly vulnerable to various natural disasters. We would do well to help each other in our disaster preparedness and response efforts, being that few other countries understand the unique problems that we face in this part of the globe,” he added.Zubiri and the Senate delegation met with the Japanese Diet, which is composed of the House of Councilors and the Japanese House of Representatives.
The Senate contingent met with the House of Councilors on Tuesday, and was received by House of Councilors President Otsuji Hidehisa and Vice President Nagahama Hiroyuki.Then on Wednesday, the delegation met with members of the House of Representatives, led by Speaker Hosoda Hiroyuki.
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