Tuesday, October 16, 2012

US Hails Peace Deal

From the Manila Bulletin (Oct 16): US Hails Peace Deal

The United States Monday welcomed a peace deal between Muslim rebels and the Philippine government to end a four-decades-old insurgency, saying it was another step towards ending insurrection. “We commend the Government of the Philippines and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front leadership for their hard work and unwavering commitment to a better future, as well as Malaysia for its longstanding role as facilitator of the negotiations,” White House spokesman Jay Carney said. “Today’s ceremony marks another step toward ending insurrection and restoring good governance. “The United States will continue to work with the international community, regional stakeholders and the people of the Philippines to promote transparency, governance, economic growth and development to achieve a better future....”

http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/377494/us-hails-peace-deal

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