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.