MANILA, Philippines — China has assured the Philippines that it would not freeze exporting fertilizers to the country amid the war in the Middle East, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said Wednesday.
Speaking to reporters in San Juan City, Tiu Laurel confirmed he had a meeting with Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Jing Quan on Tuesday to tackle agriculture cooperation between the two countries.
"We had information that China will freeze the exportation of fertilizers because they also need fertilizers. The Chinese ambassador said it's not true," Tiu Laurel said during a media interview.
The Agriculture chief also said the government was talking to India, Russia, and even Belarus to ensure sufficient fertilizer supply for the country.
