(Source: CGTN)

China and the Philippines are set to hold their first meeting under a bilateral consultation arrangement in May.

China has invited officials from the Philippines' Ministry of Foreign Affairs to attend the meeting in China.

Beijing and Manila are communicating on the specifics of relevant matters, while maintaining that a strong cooperation between the countries' respective coast guards will help deepen mutual trust and friendship. It's also believed that the cooperation will give impetus to a healthier and steadier growth of bilateral ties.