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Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos
NEW YORK CITY – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is expected to highlight the growing challenges posed by armed conflicts and climate-related crises when he addresses a special forum at the United Nations (UN) here.
The special session, convened by the president of the UN General Assembly, would allow the Philippines to present its views on pressing global concerns, Marcos said on Sunday (New York time).
He said the Philippines would call for greater respect for international law as countries confront geopolitical tensions and environmental challenges.
“As I speak now, various armed conflicts across the globe are unfolding, and climate-related crises grow greater,” Marcos said.
He affirmed the Philippines’ commitment to fostering consensus and strengthening cooperation among nations to tackle complex global challenges.
He said the country’s experience in diplomacy and peacebuilding can contribute to ongoing international efforts to sustain peace and stability.
“And I cannot help but think that this is precisely the time where our brand of principled, consensus-building leadership is needed in the world,” he said. (PNA)
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