DAVAO CITY—Indonesian Ambassador Sinyo Harry Sarundajang said his country would construct schools and hospitals in the country as he also disclosed Indonesia’s intent to participate in the reconstruction of war-damaged Marawi City.
Sarundajang paid a courtesy call on President Duterte on Wednesday, at the Matina Enclaves, the alternate Presidential office here.
Sarundajang expressed his gratitude to Duterte for extending his warm welcome where he conveyed to the President the Indonesian government’s intent to build schools and hospitals in the Philippines.
Duterte said he was interested in partnering with the Indonesian government to improve the health and education situation in the country.
Duterte also assured the ambassador of the Philippine commitment to strengthen bilateral relations with Indonesia, saying that Indonesia was a “good friend and neighbor.”
The Philippines and Indonesia has a standing cooperation on border security and Duterte assured him of the Philippine government’s security forces to jointly enhance the security measures of both countries.
The Indonesian ambassador also commended Duterte for his peace efforts, particularly in Mindanao, and where he said his government also intended to extend assistance in developing Mindanao and in the rehabilitation of Marawi City.
Sarundajang was accompanied by his secretary Freddy Lengkong and Indonesian Consul General Berlian Napitupulu.
On the Philippine side were Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Jesus G. Dureza, National Security Adviser Hermogenes C. Esperon Jr.; Department of Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Ernesto C. Abella; DFA Assistant Secretary Robert O. Ferrer Jr.; Department of National Defense Undersecretary Cardozo Juan C. Luna; and Department of Transportation Assistant Secretary Fernando Juan C. Perez.