Aquino Leaves for West Europe Trip
From Reuters
MANILA —
Philippine President Corazon Aquino left Saturday for a weeklong visit to Western Europe, issuing a plea for European nations to keep their trade doors open to developing countries.
It will be the first visit by a Philippine president to West Germany, France and Belgium.
Her trip to Paris will coincide with the visit of more than 30 heads of state and government for celebrations marking the 200th anniversary of the French Revolution.
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