JAKARTA —President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Thursday referred to as on the worldwide group to stick to the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and rules-based worldwide order.
“The Philippines reiterates its call on the international community to adhere to the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea and a rules-based international order,” Marcos stated throughout his intervention on the ASEAN-UN Summit the place UN Secretary General António Guterres was current.
This, as he reiterated the Philippines dedication to following worldwide order in addressing challenges to peace, stability and safety within the area.
“The Philippines reiterates its steadfast commitment to a rules-based international order. We call on the members of the international community to respect and uphold the principles of international law to address the challenges to peace, stability, and security,” Marcos stated.
The Philippine president talked about that ASEAN has constantly upheld the needs and rules of the UN Charter which is a guidepost in coping with frequent points and issues within the worldwide group, for almost 5 a long time of ASEAN-UN relations.
Marcos additionally thanked the UN for giving help in constructing catastrophe and climate-resilient communities and warranted the worldwide physique that the Philippines is dedicated to the implementation of the ASEAN-UN Joint Strategic Plan of Action on Disaster Management for 2021-2025.
The president likewise expressed that the Philippines believes that the ASEAN-UN partnership will deepen the so-called “Our Common Agenda”—the UN’s new roadmap and social contract for world cooperation within the subsequent 25 years.
“While ASEAN provides insights into regional dynamics and challenges, the UN has the global reach and expertise in various other fields. By continuing to work together, our organizations are able to leverage our strengths and expertise to achieve common goals,” Marcos stated.
“ASEAN and the UN may explore cooperation in the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific, which aims to contribute to the region and globally through attaining the Sustainable Development Goals, or SDGs,” he added.
Meanwhile, Marcos thanked the ASEAN and its member states for his or her help for Philippines candidature for membership within the Security Council for 2027 to 2028.
“The Philippines would be honored to serve once again in this important capacity as we advocate the core interest and priorities of the ASEAN and our peoples before the United Nations through the Security Council,” Marcos stated.
“Rest assured, Secretary General Guterres, that the Philippines, as a Founding Member of both the United Nations and ASEAN, remains strongly committed to the determination that we will ‘leave no one behind,’” she added. —NB, GMA Integrated News
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