De Venecia cites 'Bandung spirit' in welcoming Obiang.(Main News)

From: Manila Bulletin | Date: May 20, 2006 | Copyright information

Byline: BEN R. ROSARIO

House Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr. yesterday predicted the revival of the historic "Bandung Spirit" of Afro-Asian cooperation and partnership as he lauded the efforts of President Arroyo and Equatorial Guinea President Obiang Nguema Mbasogo to broaden the partnership between the two nations.

De Venecia and key officials of the Arroyo administration welcomed the West African leader and his party as Obiang started a four-day state visit to...

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