Rodrigo Duterte: Obama must listen to me on human rights read more at here www.spinonews.com/index.php/item/736-rodrigo-duterte-obama-must-listen-to-me-on-human-rights

Washington has expressed concern about a powerful rise in drug-related killings since Duterte became president two months ago promising to wipe out narcotics in the Southeast Asian nation.

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said on Wednesday he was ready to discuss any issues with Barack Obama when they meet in Laos next week, but added that the U.S. president must listen to him first before bringing up the question of human rights.

The White House said that Obama would raise concerns about some of Duterte's recent statements when the two meet.

Asked if he would be willing to discuss human rights at his meeting with Obama on the sidelines of an East Asia summit on Sept. 6

Duterte has been expressing regret over unleashing the police on drug users and dealers and has responded robustly to criticism from the United Nations and other countries over his campaign

 

The two leaders were expected to discuss ways to strengthen the security alliance after Manila allowed the U.S. military to rotate its forces in five local air and army bases, foreign ministry spokesman Charles Jose said.