THE Philippines and Russia sealed new pacts that seek to strengthen the countries’ trade ties and joint anti-narcotics program to address problems relative to the production, spread, and abuse of these substances.

The agreements, among others, were signed during Wednesday’s bilateral meeting between President Benigno Aquino 3rd and Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev at the Philippine International Convention Center.

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