Memorandum Of Agreement Between Kuwait And Philippines

Cayetano also encouraged Duterte to accept Kuwait`s invitation to a state visit to the Middle Eastern country. [15] However, President Rodrigo Duterte briefly stated that the work ban was „permanent.“ [16] Duterte also stated that the signing of the labor agreement with Kuwait would not impose and that he would not travel to the Gulf State. [17] Harry Roque, the Philippine president`s spokesman, later contradicted Dutertes` testimony and said the ban was not „permanent“ and could still be lifted. [18] In early 2018, a diplomatic crisis began between the countries of Kuwait and the Philippines due to the Philippines` concern about the situation of Filipino migrant workers in the Gulf State. „Sa a-onse po ang araw na inaasahan natin na magkakaroon ng lagdaan po ng Memorandum of Agreement (On the 11th We expect there to be a signing of a Memorandum of Understanding),“ he said at a press conference at the Philippine Embassy in Kuwait, broadcast live on Facebook.