14 agreements between China and Philippines signed

MANILA, Philippines — A total of 14 cooperation documents were signed by Philippine and Chinese officials during Chinese Premier Li Keqiang’s extended stay in the Philippines on Wednesday.

Li, the first Chinese premier to pay an official visit on the Philippines in 10 years, witnessed the signing of the documents with President Rodrigo Duterte during a ceremony at Malacañan.

“As I have said, at this time, we cannot offer you anything because we are the ones needing help. But maybe in the future Philippines would also show its debt of gratitude to China,” Duterte told Li.

“And for all of the fundings of the public works, bridges and all, there is nothing more we can ask from your friendship,” the Philippine leader added.

For his part, Li assured Duterte that China is fast-tracking the implementation of relevant projects requiring efforts of both Manila and Beijing.

“Like you, Mr. President said, China and Philippines are close neighbors. Both China and the Philippines are countries with large population and we are developing opportunities and a big market for each other,” Li told Duterte.

“If we can work together, I believe, it will all bring benefits to the people of both countries and the regions as a whole,” he added.

Below is the list of documents signed by representatives of Manila and Beijing:

1. Agreement on Economic and Technical Cooperation between the Government of the Republic of the Philippines and the People’s Republic of China | Signatories: Department of Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III and International Trade Representative and Vice Minister of Commerce Fu Ziying

2. Memorandum of Understanding on Jointly Promoting on Second Basket of Key Infrastructure Projects Cooperation between the Department of Finance of the Republic of the Philippines and the Ministry of Commerce of the Government of the People’s Republic of China | Signatories: Department of Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III and International Trade Representative and Vice Minister of Commerce Fu Ziying

3. Exchange of Letters on Project of Dangerous Drugs Abuse Treatment and Rehabilitation Centers | Signatories: Department of Health Secretary Francisco Duque and International Trade Representative and Vice Minister of Commerce Fu Ziying

4. Exchange of Letters on Project of Two Bridges Across Pasig River | Signatories: Department of Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark Villar and International Trade Representative and Vice Minister of Commerce Fu Ziying

5. Memorandum of Understanding for Cooperation on Industrial Parks Development between the Department of Trade and Industry of the Republic of the Philippines and the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China | Signatories: Department of Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon Lopez and International Trade Representative and Vice Minister of Commerce Fu Ziying

6. Memorandum of Understanding on Jointly Promoting the Philippine National Railways South Long Hall Project Cooperation between the Department of Transportation of the Republic of the Philippines and the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China | Signatories: Department of Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade and International Trade Representative and Vice Minister of Commerce Fu Ziying

7. Implementation Framework for the Memorandum of Understanding and Development of Project List for Cooperation in Production Capacity and Investment between the National Economic and Development Authority of the Republic of the Philippines and the National Development and Reform Commission of the People’s Republic of China | Signatories: Socioeconomic Secretary Ernesto Pernia and National Development and Reform Commission Vice Chairman Zhang Yong

8. Memorandum of Understanding between the Department of Environment and Natural Resources of the Republic of the Philippines and the National Development and Reform Commission of the People’s Republic of China Concerning the Provision of Goods for Addressing Climate Change | Signatories: Department of Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Roy Cimatu and National Development and Reform Commission Vice Chairman Zhang Yong

9. Memorandum of Understanding on Defense Industry Cooperation between the Department of National Defense of the Republic of the Philippines and the State Administration of Science Technology Industry of the National Defense of the People’s Republic of China | Signatories: Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Zhang Yesui

10. Memorandum of Understanding between the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines and the State Intellectual Property of the People’s Republic of China on Cooperation in the Field of Intellectual Property | Signatories: Intellectual Property Office Director General Josephine Santiago and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Zhang Yesui

11. Memorandum of Understanding between the National Youth Commission and the All-China Youth Federation on Strengthening Youth Cooperation | Signatories: National Youth Commission Chairperson and CEO Cariza Seguerra and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Zhang Yesui

12. The Financing Cooperation Agreement on Chico River Pump Irrigation Project and New Centennial Water Source-Kaliwa Dam Project between the Government of the Republic of the Philippines represented by the Department of Finance and the Export-Import Bank of China | Signatories: Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III and Export-Import Bank of China President Liu Liange

13. The Republic of the Philippines 2017 Renminbi Bond Issuance Underwriting Agreement | Signatories: Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III and Bank of China Limited Chairman Chen Siqing

14. Memorandum of Understanding between the Bases Conversion and Development Authority and China Development Bank | Signatories: Bases Conversion and Development Authority Chairman Gregorio Garcia III and China Development Bank Chairman Hu Huaibang