Sa panahon ng pagdalaw sa Tsina ni Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte ng Pilipinas mula Oktubre 18 hanggang 21, 2016, ipinalabas ng dalawang bansa ang Magkasanib na Pahayag, Oktubre 21.
Pinahahalagahan ng nasabing pahayag ang matagal na pagkakaibigan ng dalawang bansa. Narito po ang may-kinalamang teksto.
Both sides acknowledge the centuries-old bonds of friendship of the two peoples. Both sides agree that the mutual understanding and friendship of the two peoples are important. Both sides will make concerted efforts to cement the traditional friendship of the two peoples.
Both sides agree that since the establishment of diplomatic relations, China-Philippines relations have enjoyed smooth development and remarkable progress in many areas of cooperation which have benefited both countries and peoples.
Both sides commit to further enrich China-Philippines bilateral relations, founded on mutual respect, sincerity, equality and mutual benefit, which is conducive to regional peace, stability and prosperity.
Both sides reaffirm the principles contained in the China-Philippines Joint Communiqué of 1975 and other documents, whose principles include, among others, the principle of the peaceful settlement of all disputes and the Philippines' adherence to the One-China Policy.
Both sides affirm their partnership and their common aspiration to achieve sustainable development and inclusive growth that will benefit the peoples of both countries. Both sides agree that this is a milestone visit which will infuse new energy to bring tangible benefits to the peoples of the two countries. Both sides will work together to pursue the sound and stable development of the strategic and cooperative relationship for peace and development.
Both sides acknowledge the great importance of maintaining high-level exchanges in promoting the all-around development of bilateral relations.
Both sides welcome the signing during the visit of various agreements and Memoranda of Understanding (MOU), as listed in the Annex.
Both sides express interest in finalizing agreements and MOUs in such areas as education, finance, customs and sports.
Editor: Jade
