LEADERS from both countries discussed other issues of mutual concern, and agreed to strengthen their partnership on rice trade and tourism.
El Niño’s impact on rice output prompted discussions between Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Prime Minister of Cambodia, Hun Manet, about stepping up cooperation in the agricultural sector.
President Marcos emphasized that the Philippines needs to increase its rice supply in order to be ready for a drought.
According to PAGASA for short the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, 51 provinces are expected to be impacted by the El Niño phenomenon.
The two leaders also talked on how to prevent double taxation so that one country that receives income from a contracting nation, or vice versa, won’t pay taxes twice for the same income, property or investment.
Prime Minister Hun Manet and President Marcos met at the sidelines of the 50th Australia-ASEAN Special Summit in Melbourne.
