His Excellency Atsushi Ueno, Deputy Chief of Mission of Japanese Embassy in Manila and his entourage paid courtesy call to the leadership of Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) in its Administrative Base in Camp Darapanan, Sultan, Kudarat, Maguindanao on April 27, 2016.
The meeting was very cordial. Pleasantries were expressed by both parties. Ueno then relayed his country’s commitment of support for the peace process, and said that Japan will indirectly contribute in the economy and development of this part of the country, the Bangsamoro.
He said that on Tuesday, some medical equipment were turned-over to Cotabato Regional Medical Center, with the hope that it can somehow contribute to the improvement of medical services in the area.
Moreover, he mentioned that as member country of the International Monitoring Team (IMT), its representatives will continue to be sent to Mindanao for the sake of achieving peace.
Jaafar after introducing members of the Central Committee expressed thanks and appreciation for Japan’s continuing support.
“The Bangsamoro’s aspiration for a truly democratic government and self-rule is the solution to the problem. He hoped that the next administration will realize this”, he added.
The Vice Chairman further said that it is not only economic and social development that is most needed by the Bangsamoro. What the Bangsamoro needs most is the persuasion of the international community to the Government of the Philippines that what has been signed must be implemented.
Some concerns were also discussed vis-a-viz; the seemingly cropping -up of radical youth groups, viewed to be as an outcome of their dismay for the non-passage of the BBL. Along this line, the MILF consistently holds forums or advocacy programs for peaceful resolution of the Mindanao conflict.
However, when Jaafar was asked by the Ueno on how is the situation now, he answered positively by saying, generally both GPH and MILF are holding to the ceasefire.
Ueno assured that his government will keep watching how the next administration will handle the situation.
With utmost sincerity, the MILF officials conveyed the Bangsamoro constituents’ gratitude for Japan’s friendship, support, more development and good wishes for their region.
http://www.luwaran.com/home/index.php/news/20-central-mindanao/707-japanese-deputy-chief-of-mission-atsushi-ueno-pays-courtesy-call-to-milf-leadership
No comments:
Post a Comment
Note: Only a member of this blog may post a comment.