Discussions on the tripartite review process (TRP) of the 1996 Final Peace Agreement (FPA) resumes today in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Hosted by the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), the two-day TRP will involve the Philippine Government (GPH) and the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF), through the inclusive Jeddah Formula, and with the OIC as facilitator.
Abdul Sahrin, a senior MNLF leader, told the Manila Bulletin on Sunday that the TRP discussions will focus on the implementation of the Bangsamoro Development Assistance Fund (BDAF) and the Tripartite Implementation Monitoring Committee (TIMC).
“BDAF and TIMC are two of the executive-doables that emerged from the nearly nine years of the review of the FPA,” he said.
Meanwhile, OIC Secretary General Iyad Ameen Madani has emphasized that the pan-Islamic group remains supportive of the Mindanao peace process.
“Allow me to reaffirm our support to the efforts of the Philippine nation in the cause of peace and we remain committed to seeing a just and lasting solution that will benefit all the people of the Philippines,” said Madani, who visited the Philippines in April, 2015 during which he voiced the OIC support.
This was reportedly contained in a message he sent to Senate President Franklin Drilon and House Speaker Feliciano Belmonte.
Madani assured that the enactment of the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) would be consistent with the ongoing review of the FPA in harmony.
“The (OIC) will continue its efforts for peace in Mindanao and will continue monitoring the situation situation closely until our efforts lead us to the real dawn of peace and stability and a final end to the long struggle of the Bangsamoro people,” the OIC chief said.
http://www.mb.com.ph/ph-mnlf-tripartite-talks-start-in-jeddah/
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