President of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte met HE the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad al-Muraikhi in Manila on Thursday.

HE al-Muraikhi conveyed the greetings of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani to the Philippine president and his wishes on more progress and prosperity for the Philippine people. The Philippine president reciprocated the Amir's greetings and wishes.

During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations and issues of common concern. HE al-Muraikhi also met the Foreign Affairs Undersecretary for Policy in the Philippines Enrique A Manalo. They reviewed bilateral relations, as well as issues of common concern.