From Rappler (Oct 7): Joint Communique of the 32nd GPH-MILF Formal Exploratory Talks

Below is the full text of the joint communique from the 32nd round of peace talks between the Philippine government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF):

JOINT COMMUNIQUE
The 32nd round of Exploratory Talks between the Negotiating Panels of the Government of the Philippines (GPH) and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) held on October 2-7, 2012 in Kuala Lumpur successfully ended today under the facilitation of the Government of Malaysia.

In this round of negotiations, both Parties achieved an unprecedented milestone with the forging of the “Framework Agreement on the Bangsamoro.”

The Framework Agreement serves as the overarching architecture for the Mindanao peace process and provides the foundation for a just and enduring peace in Mindanao. It defines the powers and structures of the new Bangsamoro entity that will replace the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM). It sets the principles, processes and mechanisms that will shape the new relations between the Central Government and the Bangsamoro.

The details of the remaining issues will be spelled out in annexes that will form part of the Agreement. The Parties committed to continue discussions until the details are settled.

The Parties expressed their appreciation to His Excellency President Benigno Simeon Aquino III for his commitment to a just and lasting peace in Mindanao, to His Excellency Malaysian Prime Minister Dato’ Sri Mohd Najib Bin Tun Haji Abdul Razak for his continued support in the facilitation of the GPH-MILF Peace Talks, and to the members of the MILF Central Committee headed by Chairman Al Haj Murad Ebrahim for their continued commitment to the peaceful resolution of the Bangsamoro Question.

The Parties also extend their gratitude to the members of the International Contact Group (ICG), namely Japan, The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Republic of Turkey, the United Kingdom, Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue, Conciliation Resources, Muhammadiyah, and The Asia Foundation.

Done this 7th day of October 2012 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

FOR THE GPH:
[Sig]

Marvic M.V.F. Leonen
GPH Panel Chairman

FOR THE MILF:
[Sig]
Mohagher Iqbal
MILF Panel Chairman

SIGNED IN THE PRESENCE OF:

[Sig]
Tengku Dato’ Ab Ghafar Tengku Mohamed
Malaysian Facilitator

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