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President Marcos Calls For DPRK Compliance With UN Resolutions
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. emphasized the need for the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) to adhere to United Nations Security Council Resolutions as he voiced concern over recent intercontinental ballistic missile tests. President Marcos made these statements during the 24th Association of Southeast Asian Nations-Republic of Korea (ASEAN-ROK) Summit held in Jakarta, Indonesia.
During his intervention at the summit, President Marcos assessed the progress of ASEAN-ROK relations, celebrated shared achievements, and reaffirmed their commitment to mutual growth and cooperation. He underlined the importance of peace and stability in the region and conveyed apprehensions about the DPRK's recent intercontinental ballistic missile launches.
"We underscore the need for the DPRK to comply with all UN Security Council Resolutions," President Marcos stated while addressing South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol.
In addition to addressing the missile tests, President Marcos reaffirmed his commitment to the principles of the "ROK's Audacious Initiative," aimed at achieving a denuclearized DPRK for sustainable peace and prosperity in the Korean Peninsula, Northeast Asia, and the world.
He also highlighted the forthcoming implementation of the Korea-ASEAN Solidarity Initiative (KASI), which would deepen collaboration between ASEAN and ROK on political, economic, social, and cultural matters. President Marcos welcomed the increased policy dialogue on maritime affairs with the ROK, emphasizing its contribution to overall ASEAN-ROK comprehensive security cooperation.
President Marcos expressed gratitude to the ROK for its support in upholding the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and shared concerns about issues such as the militarization of reclaimed features, the use of coast guard and maritime militia vessels, and other coercive activities. He thanked the ROK, along with Japan and the United States, for emphasizing the importance of international law in maintaining stability in the Indo-Pacific during recent meetings held in Camp David.
The President also acknowledged the ROK's assistance in addressing the massive oil spill in Oriental Mindoro in April and expressed appreciation for the government's contribution to emergency humanitarian assistance for damages caused by recent typhoons. He further thanked the ROK for the 400 metric tons of rice donated to the Philippines through the ASEAN Plus Three Emergency Rice Reserve (APTERR).
Regarding the economy, President Marcos emphasized the importance of ASEAN and ROK continuing their efforts on ASEAN connectivity and expanding through the effective implementation of ASEAN-ROK economic cooperation projects and programs to enhance supply chain mutual trade.
President Marcos also highlighted the significance of ASEAN's partnership with the ROK in preserving biodiversity, including the protection of migratory species and the conservation of their wetland habitats. He commended the ROK for its support for the ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity, located in the Philippines, and welcomed the ROK's intention to elevate their relationship with ASEAN to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
"We are optimistic that what we have achieved together in the past decades will be quickly surpassed when relations with ROK are elevated to that of a Comprehensive Strategic Partner of ASEAN," President Marcos concluded.
During his intervention at the summit, President Marcos assessed the progress of ASEAN-ROK relations, celebrated shared achievements, and reaffirmed their commitment to mutual growth and cooperation. He underlined the importance of peace and stability in the region and conveyed apprehensions about the DPRK's recent intercontinental ballistic missile launches.
"We underscore the need for the DPRK to comply with all UN Security Council Resolutions," President Marcos stated while addressing South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol.
In addition to addressing the missile tests, President Marcos reaffirmed his commitment to the principles of the "ROK's Audacious Initiative," aimed at achieving a denuclearized DPRK for sustainable peace and prosperity in the Korean Peninsula, Northeast Asia, and the world.
He also highlighted the forthcoming implementation of the Korea-ASEAN Solidarity Initiative (KASI), which would deepen collaboration between ASEAN and ROK on political, economic, social, and cultural matters. President Marcos welcomed the increased policy dialogue on maritime affairs with the ROK, emphasizing its contribution to overall ASEAN-ROK comprehensive security cooperation.
President Marcos expressed gratitude to the ROK for its support in upholding the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and shared concerns about issues such as the militarization of reclaimed features, the use of coast guard and maritime militia vessels, and other coercive activities. He thanked the ROK, along with Japan and the United States, for emphasizing the importance of international law in maintaining stability in the Indo-Pacific during recent meetings held in Camp David.
The President also acknowledged the ROK's assistance in addressing the massive oil spill in Oriental Mindoro in April and expressed appreciation for the government's contribution to emergency humanitarian assistance for damages caused by recent typhoons. He further thanked the ROK for the 400 metric tons of rice donated to the Philippines through the ASEAN Plus Three Emergency Rice Reserve (APTERR).
Regarding the economy, President Marcos emphasized the importance of ASEAN and ROK continuing their efforts on ASEAN connectivity and expanding through the effective implementation of ASEAN-ROK economic cooperation projects and programs to enhance supply chain mutual trade.
President Marcos also highlighted the significance of ASEAN's partnership with the ROK in preserving biodiversity, including the protection of migratory species and the conservation of their wetland habitats. He commended the ROK for its support for the ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity, located in the Philippines, and welcomed the ROK's intention to elevate their relationship with ASEAN to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
"We are optimistic that what we have achieved together in the past decades will be quickly surpassed when relations with ROK are elevated to that of a Comprehensive Strategic Partner of ASEAN," President Marcos concluded.
Sep 6, 2023
