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President Aquino thanks Malaysian PM for continued support to peace efforts in Mindanao
March 27, 2014
President Benigno S. Aquino III on Thursday thanked Malaysian Prime
Minister Najib Razak for his country’s continued support to the peace
initiatives between the Philippine government and the Moro Islamic
Liberation Front (MILF).
“Your Excellency, it is especially during the most challenging times when brother nations should stand in support for one another. The Philippines saw this especially in the way that Malaysia, under your leadership, has supported our aspiration to build a just and lasting peace,” the President said in his message during the merienda cena he hosted for the Malaysian Prime Minister.
With the signing of the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro on Thursday, President Aquino said, peace is indeed within reach.
President Aquino invited Prime Minister Najib to attend the signing ceremony of the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro. The Prime Minister flew to Manila despite attending to the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370.
Malaysia has been the facilitator of peace negotiations between the Philippine government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front since 2001, and has hosted the talks in Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia also leads the International Monitoring Team in Mindanao.
“This evening, we are gathered in shared achievement and optimism. I believe I speak not only for my government, but for all Filipinos in recognizing the tremendous personal initiative, risk, and leadership displayed by Your Excellency, which helped us to secure an inclusive and peaceful future for our countrymen in the Bangsamoro,” the President said.
“I myself wish to extend my personal gratitude to you, as it has always been clear that you view Filipinos not as adversaries, but as brothers—as partners to whom you have readily offered assistance. There is no doubt in my mind that ours is a genuine brotherhood—one made more meaningful by our shared commitment to advance peace in the Bangsamoro, a peace that opens up the possibility for fostering greater stability, security, and prosperity for our respective peoples, and in particular for my countrymen in the Bangsamoro,” he added.
President Aquino thanked Prime Minister Najib for his presence at the signing of the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro, saying the Philippines will never forget Malaysia’s contributions to peace efforts in Mindanao.
“Your Excellency’s presence here marks the culmination of a significant chapter in the peace process, and consequently, in our national narrative. In the Philippines, we have a concept called ‘utang na loob,’ which translates to ‘debt of gratitude,’” the President said.
“Rest assured: as we move towards the realization of our aspirations for Mindanao, we will never forget the significance of your contributions. With this comes our pledge to build on this success—one that is truly shared by Filipinos and all other peoples of goodwill across the world—and our promise to continue standing by the Malaysian people and strengthen the ties that bind our nations,” he added.
“Your Excellency, it is especially during the most challenging times when brother nations should stand in support for one another. The Philippines saw this especially in the way that Malaysia, under your leadership, has supported our aspiration to build a just and lasting peace,” the President said in his message during the merienda cena he hosted for the Malaysian Prime Minister.
With the signing of the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro on Thursday, President Aquino said, peace is indeed within reach.
President Aquino invited Prime Minister Najib to attend the signing ceremony of the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro. The Prime Minister flew to Manila despite attending to the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370.
Malaysia has been the facilitator of peace negotiations between the Philippine government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front since 2001, and has hosted the talks in Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia also leads the International Monitoring Team in Mindanao.
“This evening, we are gathered in shared achievement and optimism. I believe I speak not only for my government, but for all Filipinos in recognizing the tremendous personal initiative, risk, and leadership displayed by Your Excellency, which helped us to secure an inclusive and peaceful future for our countrymen in the Bangsamoro,” the President said.
“I myself wish to extend my personal gratitude to you, as it has always been clear that you view Filipinos not as adversaries, but as brothers—as partners to whom you have readily offered assistance. There is no doubt in my mind that ours is a genuine brotherhood—one made more meaningful by our shared commitment to advance peace in the Bangsamoro, a peace that opens up the possibility for fostering greater stability, security, and prosperity for our respective peoples, and in particular for my countrymen in the Bangsamoro,” he added.
President Aquino thanked Prime Minister Najib for his presence at the signing of the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro, saying the Philippines will never forget Malaysia’s contributions to peace efforts in Mindanao.
“Your Excellency’s presence here marks the culmination of a significant chapter in the peace process, and consequently, in our national narrative. In the Philippines, we have a concept called ‘utang na loob,’ which translates to ‘debt of gratitude,’” the President said.
“Rest assured: as we move towards the realization of our aspirations for Mindanao, we will never forget the significance of your contributions. With this comes our pledge to build on this success—one that is truly shared by Filipinos and all other peoples of goodwill across the world—and our promise to continue standing by the Malaysian people and strengthen the ties that bind our nations,” he added.
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