President Rodrigo Duterte has reaffirmed to Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe the strong relationship of the Philippines with Japan, with the two countries exchanging notes on proposed infrastructure projects, and economic and social development programs.

Duterte and Abe met during a bilateral meeting at the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit in Manila on Monday.

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