Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has extended a warm welcome to controversial Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte at the start of an official visit.
The two leaders on Monday oversaw the signing of three agreements in trade, science and care-giving.
Netanyahu highlighted the countries’ long friendship, how the Philippines took in Jewish refugees after the Second World War and was the only Asian nation to vote for Israel’s establishment.
“We remember our friends and that friendship has blossomed over the years and especially over the last few years,” Netanyahu told Duterte.
Duterte said: “Israel can expect any help that the Philippines can extend.”
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