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June 30, 2001, The Philippine Star, GMA Sees Mindanao as Focus of O.I.C. for Devpt Assistance,

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June 30, 2001, The Philippine Star, GMA Sees Mindanao as Focus of O.I.C. for Devpt Assistance,

 

Davao City, June 30, 2001 - (STAR) President Arroyo today expressed optimism that as the peace process with the secessionist Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) moves forward, Mindanao will become the focus of development assistance from countries belonging to the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC).

 

During her press conference in Malacañang, the President welcomed the Islamic countries’ expression of very strong support for the peace initiatives being taken in Mindanao and the ceasefire agreement the government signed recently with the MILF in Tripoli, Libya.

 

"This (OIC assistance) will help us realize earlier than planned the development of Mindanao which even now is number one in my list of priorities for investment and growth," the President said.

 

According to the President, the OIC was given a briefing by Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Eduardo Ermita who outlined the "firm timetable" that was set in Tripoli for the final phase of the peace accord.

 

The timetable includes a plebiscite on August 15 and regional elections on November 26 for the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.

 

The President said she anticipates that the peace talks will move to Kuala Lumpur and later to Jakarta in accordance with the shifting venue arrangement mutually agreed upon by the GRP and the MILF.

 

She also expressed confidence that as the peace process moves forward, the ramparts of the country’s political and economic stability will be strengthened, as well as contribute to the collective security of the region.

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