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05-24-2007, 11:34 AM
yahoo Philippine President Gloria Arroyo said Wednesday she welcomed a greater global role by Japan as she discussed a stalled free trade agreement with Tokyo. Abe said that Japan was committed to its relationship with the Philippines and other members of the 10-nation ASEAN. "I believe it is very important, not only for Japan but also for the region, to build a stronger cooperative relationship with the Philippines, which is one of the most democratic countries of ASEAN," Abe said. Read more... (http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070523/wl_asia_afp/japanphilippinesasea n_070523144823;_ylt= AlHsDwfYAHhxYncGYY__ um2UsLkA)