Government calls for convergence and inclusivity in all Moro factions in the pursuit for peace in Mindanao

From the Philippine Information Agency (Aug 9): Government calls for convergence and inclusivity in all Moro factions in the pursuit for peace in Mindanao

Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Secretary Jesus Dureza confirmed meeting with the faction of the Moro National Liberation Front headed by former Cotabato City Mayor Muslimin Sema as part of the government’s effort to reach out to all key players to attain a sustainable peace in the Bangsamoro.

He said that earlier, President Rodrigo Duterte affirmed the roadmap for peace in Mindanao which aims   convergence, inclusivity amongst Bangsamoro People.

Dureza revealed meeting with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front chair Al Hajj Murad two weeks ago, and other groups involved in the works for the realization of peace in the Bangsamoro.

“Today I met with the group headed by Muslimin Sema and will still be meeting with other groups that have something to do with the peace in the Bangsamoro,” he said.

Dureza said that it was the guidance of President Duterte to implement all signed agreements as a move towards convergence.

“The Moro National Liberation Front headed by Sema and the MILF headed by Al Hajj Murad Ibrahim, express willingness to converge and make all efforts for the realization of peace inclusive,” he said.

Dureza said the government is open to talk with other groups so that their concerns aside from that of the Moro groups will be heard.

He said the government looks forward to meeting the MNLF faction headed by chair Nur Misuari until all his legal constraints like the pending cases and pending unserved arrest warrant are resolved.

Dureza said the legal issues facing Misuari must be addressed in order for government to talk to him on a person-to-person basis.

“The president and I have been in touched with Misuari by telephone,” he said.

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