VIENTIANE — Premier Li Keqiang on Sept 8 voiced his hope that China and the Philippines will work together to bring bilateral ties back on the normal track so as to realize their healthy and stable development.

Premier Li made the remarks during his talks with Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on the sidelines of the East Asia leaders’ meetings in the Laotian capital of Vientiane.

Duterte, for his part, expressed his aspiration for better Philippines-China relations, saying that Premier Li’s remarks represent one of his principles.