Last Updated: April 21 2007

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President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo shakes hands with Wu Bangguo, chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress of the People's Republic of China, who paid a courtesy call on her Saturday (April 21) at Phoenix Room I of the International Convention Center in Boao, Qionghai City, Hainan Province, China. During their meeting, the two leaders expressed satisfaction over the broadening relations between the Philippines and China, particularly in trade and developmental assistance in agriculture and railway projects. Wu also extended his fervent wish for the speedy recovery of First Gentleman Atty. Jose Miguel Arroyo. Earlier, the President delivered the keynote speech at the opening plenary session of the 6th Boao Forum for Asia (BFA). (Edwin Paril – OPS/NIB Photo)