Photo courtesy of Julie Bishop
The government of Australia reaffirmed its support the Mindanao peace process, pledging $4-million assistance over the next three years for the joint security and justice mechanism of the peace process.
In a report by Manila Bulletin on November 17, Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop said in her meeting with Secretary Teresita Quintos Deles that she confirmed Australia’s commitment to promoting development and prosperity in conflict affected regions of Southern Philippines.
Bishop said Australia’s support to the joint security and justice mechanisms of the peace process will be implemented through partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP).
The foreign minister said Australia’s support and expertise through NGOs which includes The Asia Foundation and International Alert has also increased the capacity of the two parties to implement the peace process.
Australia is one of the countries which have been supporting the Government of the Philippines (GPH) and Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) peace process.
The government and MILF has inked the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro in 2014 which provides the creation of Bangsamoro region that will replace the current Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.
Like other countries providing aid to Mindanao, Australia hopes the establishment of the autonomous Bangsamoro political entity through legislation will be realized.
The measure is hoped to usher the establishment of good governance and economic stability in the region which has been gripped with poverty for decades due to protracted armed (conflict).
http://www.luwaran.com/index.php/new/item/682-australian-gov-t-allots-4m-assistance-in-support-to-peace-process
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