Philippines Looking to Acquire Arms from Czech: Duterte

16 Januari 2019


Czeh's firearm (photo : gunsamerica)

President Rodrigo Duterte told the new Ambassador of Czech Republic that the Philippines is looking into acquiring small-arms from Czech.

“We are looking into the acquisition of small-arms,” President Rodrigo Duterte said as he welcomed Jana Sediva of the Czech Republic during the presentation of letter of credentials in Malacañang.

Sediva said that she is looking forward to further strengthen bilateral ties based on shared interests and mutual respect.

(Mintfo)

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