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Saturday, February 19, 2011

PH-China statement on stay of execution for 3 Filipino convicts

Source: PDI

Below is the joint statement of the Philippines and China on the stay of execution of three Filipino drug convicts.

Joint Statement of the Government of the Republic of the Philippines and the Government of the People’s Republic of China on the Visit of Vice President Jejomar C. Binay to Beijing on 18 February 2011.

The Vice President met with the following officials and members of their staff: H.E. Mr. Dai Bingguo, State Councillor, H.E. Mr. Wang Shengjun, President of the Supreme People’s Court and H.E. Mr. Zhang Zhijun, Executive Vice Minister of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The two sides exchanged views on a wide range of issues concerning bilateral relations, including judicial cooperation. The two sides expressed the determination to work together and make joint efforts in
further strengthening the relationship of strategic cooperation.

The Chinese side briefed the Vice President on the final verdict of the Supreme People’s Court on the three (3) Filipinos sentenced to death for drug trafficking and the decision of the SPC to postpone the
execution within the scope of Chinese law.

The Philippine side stated that it fully respects China’s law and the verdict of the SPC, and expressed its sincere appreciation to China for the decision of the SPC to postpone the execution within the scope
of Chinese law.

The Philippines and China are determined to work together in the fight against transnational crimes, including drug trafficking.
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