President Benigno S. Aquino III has underscored
Turkey's role in brokering a peace deal between the Philippine government and
Moro rebels.
At the state luncheon in honor of visiting Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu in Malacañang Palace, President Aquino said Turkey assisted the Philippine government in dealing with both the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) in 1996 and Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) in recent years.
"Mr. Prime Minister, Turkey has stood by us in helping usher in a new era of peace and stability for our countrymen in the Bangsamoro. This was demonstrated in 1996, when the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, to which Turkey is a member, lent support for the government and the MNLF Peace Process,” said the President.
“Turkey’s regard for our countrymen is likewise seen in your present endeavors as a member of the International Contact Group and of the Independent Decommissioning Body in our talks with the MILF," he added.
President Aquino also told Prime Minister Davutoğlu that the Philippines is willing to come in the aid of Turkey should the need arises.
"Just as your people have partnered with us in advancing a just and lasting peace in Mindanao, allow me to say that it is my nation’s hope that we will be able to help Turkey as it confronts the persisting and emerging challenges of our time, such as the threat of ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria). Rest assured, you will find a partner in the Filipino," President Aquino said.
For his part, Prime Minister Davutoğlu said he is following very closely the peace process in the Bangsamoro.
“We fully support this very wise visionary approach to integrate all the country for the same objective of peace and stability and prosperity of the nation,” he said.
Prime Minister Davutoğlu was accompanied by Turkish First Lady Sare Davutoğlu and other delegates during his visit to Malacañang Palace. (PCOO News Release)
At the state luncheon in honor of visiting Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu in Malacañang Palace, President Aquino said Turkey assisted the Philippine government in dealing with both the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) in 1996 and Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) in recent years.
"Mr. Prime Minister, Turkey has stood by us in helping usher in a new era of peace and stability for our countrymen in the Bangsamoro. This was demonstrated in 1996, when the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, to which Turkey is a member, lent support for the government and the MNLF Peace Process,” said the President.
“Turkey’s regard for our countrymen is likewise seen in your present endeavors as a member of the International Contact Group and of the Independent Decommissioning Body in our talks with the MILF," he added.
President Aquino also told Prime Minister Davutoğlu that the Philippines is willing to come in the aid of Turkey should the need arises.
"Just as your people have partnered with us in advancing a just and lasting peace in Mindanao, allow me to say that it is my nation’s hope that we will be able to help Turkey as it confronts the persisting and emerging challenges of our time, such as the threat of ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria). Rest assured, you will find a partner in the Filipino," President Aquino said.
For his part, Prime Minister Davutoğlu said he is following very closely the peace process in the Bangsamoro.
“We fully support this very wise visionary approach to integrate all the country for the same objective of peace and stability and prosperity of the nation,” he said.
Prime Minister Davutoğlu was accompanied by Turkish First Lady Sare Davutoğlu and other delegates during his visit to Malacañang Palace. (PCOO News Release)
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