RP, Argentina, Chile tie up

RP, Argentina, Chile tie up

MANILA (AFP): The Philippines will sign trade and investment
accords with Chile and Argentina when President Joseph Estrada
visits the countries next week, his spokesman Fernando Barican
said Tuesday.

During his visit to Chile from Sept. 15 to 17, Estrada will
oversee the signing of agreements for cooperation on mining and
for bilateral consultation between the foreign affairs ministries
of both countries.

He will visit Argentina from September 17 to 21, during which
Estrada will witness the signing of agreements on investment
promotion and tourism and one abolishing visa requirements for
diplomatic and official passport holders, Barican said in a
statement.

In both countries, Estrada will also discuss expanding
bilateral relations, including trade, economic and cultural ties.