|
The First MNLF-OIC-GRP Tripartite Meeting
Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
10-12 November, 2007
Closing Remarks of the OIC
Secretary General
His Excellency Prof. Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu
Date: November 12, 2007
Excellencies
Ladies and Gentlemen
I
am pleased to address this gathering once again as we
come to the end of what has been an important milestone
in our efforts to implement the 1996 Peace Agreement
between the Government of the Philippines and the Moro
National Liberation Front.
When this meeting
was inaugurated two days ago, I expressed the hope that
it would build on the successes that has already been
achieved in this endeavor. That hope has not been
misplaced as we have been able to move forward with the
establishment of a framework to rejuvenate the
implementation of the Agreement.
I would like to
thank the members of newly expanded OIC Peace Committee
for Southern Philippines for the good work they have
done as they have worked tirelessly for many years to
help the two sides solve their differences in order to
preserve the gains so far achieved.
I hope that
Professor Nur Misuari, the Chairman of the Moro National
Liberation Front will be able to join us in the nest
session to benefit from his contribution to this
important process. It is my duty to bring to your
attention that the OIC Ministerial Council (ICFM) has
twice appealed to the GRP to expedite the legal process
against him and to see to his early release to enable
him to participate in the Tripartite Meeting and to
continue his constructive role in leading the Bangsamoro
people.
I am confident that
the days and months ahead will benefit from our
concerted efforts and determination to succeed. I wish
to conclude by reminding the two sides that the
attention of the whole is focused on us and that we
cannot afford to fail. I wish everybody a safe journey
back to their various destinations.
|
