UNKNOWN
FOR MEDIA 18 April 1986
I shall make a short visit to the Philippines at the conclusion
of my visit to Japan and China for discussions with President
Aquino on 26 May.
I welcome very much this opportunity to make personal contact
with Mrs Aquino and to reaffirm personally the Government's
support for the new government in the Philippines. We place
importance on our relations with the Philippines, a regional
friend and partner.
In my discussions with Mrs Aquino I intend to explore ways in
which Australia can assist in the economic development of the
Philippines and also to hear from Mrs Aquino of the policies and
views of the new government.
I shall depart from the Philippines to return to Australia on 26
May.
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