Joint Statement of the GPH-MILF on the 27th Formal Exploratory Talks
The 27th Round of Exploratory Talks between the Government of the Philippines (GPH) and the Moro Islamic Federation Front (MILF) ended on a high note today in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The two Parties signed the GPH-MILF Decision Points on Principles as of April 2012. This document shall guide the discussions on the substantive agenda of the negotiations.
The Parties will meet again in May 2012.
Both acknowledged the roles played by the Facilitator and the International Contact Group (ICG) in reaching this breakthrough.
The Parties expressed their appreciation to His Excellency President Benigno Simeon Aquino III for his commitment to a just and lasting peace in Mindanao, to His Excellency Malaysian Prime Minister Dato’ Sri Mohd Najib Bin Tun Haji Abdul Razak for his continued support in the facilitation of the GPH-MILF Peace Talks and the MILF Central Committee headed by Chairman Al Haj Murad Ebrahim for its continued commitment to the resolution of the Bangsamoro Question.
The Parties also extended their gratitude to the members of the ICG, namely Japan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Turkey, United Kingdom, Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue, Conciliation Resources, Muhammadiyah, and The Asia Foundation.
Done this 24th day of April 2012 at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
FOR THE GPH:
MARVIC M.V.F. LEONEN
GPH Panel Chairman
FOR THE MILF:
MOHAGHER IQBAL
MILF Panel Chairman
