From the Philippine News Agency (Feb 29): President Aquino thanks Malaysian gov’t for support in peace talks, 'Yolanda' recovery
President Benigno S. Aquino III on Friday thanked the Malaysian government for showing support to the Philippines in facilitating peace talks and giving aid in wake of typhoon "Yolanda" (international name: Haiyan).
In his speech during the joint press conference with His Excellency Najib Razak, the President said he was grateful to His Majesty the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, the Prime Minister and the people ofMalaysia
He said the welcome was extended not only to him and his delegation but also, and more importantly, to the thousands of Filipinos who live and work inMalaysia
President Aquino noted that thePhilippines and Malaysia
“I wish to thank Your Excellency for the significant support your government has demonstrated in facilitating and hosting the peace talks between my government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF),” the President said.
He said the successful conclusion of theMindanao peace process “finds root in the determination of both our peoples to strengthen the foundations of peace and justice.”
“This makes possible the empowerment of all the peoples ofMindanao ,” he added. “I look forward to welcoming Your Excellency in Manila
The President also thanked the Malaysian government for the solidarity the people ofMalaysia
“Your Excellency, I speak on behalf of our people when I say: the Filipino people will never forget an act of kindness. On behalf of my countrymen, please accept my sincerest gratitude: Terimah Kasi. Maraming salamat,” he said.
President Aquino also said that the meeting between two governments “reflects the respect and friendship that peoples with a shared and inextricable history accord one another.”
“Truly, our ancestors would have been proud to see their sons and daughters banding together to realize a common vision: Citizens empowered to live dignified and productive lives, so that they themselves may help open the doors of even greater opportunity for their fellow Filipinos and Malaysians,” the President said.
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President Benigno S. Aquino III on Friday thanked the Malaysian government for showing support to the Philippines in facilitating peace talks and giving aid in wake of typhoon "Yolanda" (international name: Haiyan).
In his speech during the joint press conference with His Excellency Najib Razak, the President said he was grateful to His Majesty the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, the Prime Minister and the people of
He said the welcome was extended not only to him and his delegation but also, and more importantly, to the thousands of Filipinos who live and work in
President Aquino noted that the
“I wish to thank Your Excellency for the significant support your government has demonstrated in facilitating and hosting the peace talks between my government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF),” the President said.
He said the successful conclusion of the
“This makes possible the empowerment of all the peoples of
The President also thanked the Malaysian government for the solidarity the people of
“Your Excellency, I speak on behalf of our people when I say: the Filipino people will never forget an act of kindness. On behalf of my countrymen, please accept my sincerest gratitude: Terimah Kasi. Maraming salamat,” he said.
President Aquino also said that the meeting between two governments “reflects the respect and friendship that peoples with a shared and inextricable history accord one another.”
“Truly, our ancestors would have been proud to see their sons and daughters banding together to realize a common vision: Citizens empowered to live dignified and productive lives, so that they themselves may help open the doors of even greater opportunity for their fellow Filipinos and Malaysians,” the President said.
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