peace and security

Today, I represent 11 dynamic nations and nearly 700 million people. We in ASEAN stand as an open, inclusive, and outward-looking community. Under the Philippine chairmanship, guided by our theme, "Navigating Our Future Together", we are channeling our collective resolve through three core priorities: peace and security anchors, prosperity corridors, and people empowerment. These pillars represent ASEAN's practical pathways to build resilience, spur innovation, deepen cooperation, and whilst alw…

Thank you all very much, Mr. Foreign Minister, for your kind greetings and that the entire body for your graciousness and thoughtfulness. His Excellency Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Excellencies, heads of state and government, distinguished colleagues, on behalf of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations or ASEAN, allow me to express our sincere appreciation to Prime Minister Modi and the government and people of India for welcoming ASEAN to this outreach session. Today, I represent 11 dynam…

New York, Sept. 10 (SANA)United Nations Secretary-GeneralAntonio Guterrescalled for urgent international action to end conflicts and build lasting peace, as he separately warned that escalating tensions in and aroundthe Strait of Hormuzpose serious risks to civilians, regional stability and the global economy.Speaking at the annual Peace Bell ceremony at UN headquarters in New York, Guterres said violence, division and conflict were causing widespread suffering around the world and urged governm…

Minister, just a little over a year ago, I visited India on a fruitful state visit that saw our intensifying 75-year-old ties deservingly and fittingly elevated to a strategic partnership. This time, our purpose is twofold. First, the Philippines will represent our Azen community in our capacity as chair in the two-day 18th BRICS summit in New Delhi this weekend. The Philippines shall be joining BRICS core member and partner countries as one of the invited outreach countries. In this role, I wil…

It is with distinct pleasure that I receive today your Letters of Credence appointing you as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Cyprus. Please accept my sincere congratulations and my warmest wishes for every success in the discharge of your important duties. I wish to assure you that both myself and my Government will extend every possible assistance to you in the fulfilment of your mission. You assume your duties at an important jun…

It is a great pleasure to receive today your Letters of Credence appointing you as the new Ambassador of the Kingdom of Sweden to the Republic of Cyprus, together with the Letters of Recall of your distinguished predecessor. I warmly welcome you to Cyprus and assure you of my Government’s full support in the discharge of your important mission. Cyprus and Sweden share a relationship grounded in long-standing friendship, mutual respect and a common commitment to European principles and values. S…

It is with great pleasure that I receive today your Letters of Credence appointing you as the new Ambassador of the Slovak Republic to the Republic of Cyprus, as well as the Letters of Recall of your distinguished predecessor. I warmly welcome you to Cyprus and assure you of my Government’s full support in the discharge of your important mission. Cyprus and Slovakia share a long-standing relationship founded on friendship, mutual respect and a steadfast commitment to international law, multilat…

We, the President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, the President of the Republic of Cyprus, and the Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic, meeting in Al-Alamein, on the occasion of the Trilateral Summit between our countries, reaffirm our pride in the historical relations and close ties that bind our peoples, and our commitment to continuing joint efforts to promote peace, security, stability and prosperity in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Middle East, in a manner that serves the interests o…

We, the President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, the President of the Republic of Cyprus, and the Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic, meeting in Al-Alamein, on the occasion of the Trilateral Summit between our countries, reaffirm our pride in the historical relations and close ties that bind our peoples, and our commitment to continuing joint efforts to promote peace, security, stability and prosperity in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Middle East, in a manner that serves the interests o…