{"id":131205,"date":"2017-11-14T21:09:48","date_gmt":"2017-11-15T02:09:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/?p=131205"},"modified":"2017-11-14T21:16:13","modified_gmt":"2017-11-15T02:16:13","slug":"pres-duterte-announces-landmark-outcomes-of-ph-asean-summit-hosting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/2017\/11\/14\/pres-duterte-announces-landmark-outcomes-of-ph-asean-summit-hosting\/","title":{"rendered":"Pres. Duterte announces landmark outcomes of PH ASEAN Summit hosting"},"content":{"rendered":"
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President Rodrigo Duterte reported a productive conclusion of the 31st ASEAN Summit and Related Summits on Tuesday, November 14, announcing landmark outcomes of the meetings during the Philippines\u2019 hosting. (PCOO PHOTO)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

MANILA\u00a0— President Rodrigo Duterte reported a productive conclusion of the 31st ASEAN Summit and Related Summits on Tuesday, November 14, announcing landmark outcomes of the meetings during the Philippines\u2019 hosting.<\/p>\n

President Duterte noted the highlights of the Summit such as the start of talks for a Code of Conduct in the South China Sea and the signing of a Consensus on the Protection of the Rights of Migrant Workers.<\/p>\n

\u201cYesterday, during the 20th ASEAN-China Summit, we announced the start of formal negotiations on a Code of Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea,\u201d President Duterte said, announcing the negotiations on the Code of Conduct (COC) in the South China Sea.<\/p>\n

\u201cJust a few moments ago, the other ASEAN Leaders joined me in signing the ASEAN Consensus on the Protection and Promotion of the Rights of Migrant Workers \u2013 our commitment to our people,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The President said that China has graciously agreed for the crafting of a binding COC, promising unbridled freedom of overflight and navigation in the busy waterway.<\/p>\n

The President reported that the ASEAN held successive summits with its Dialogue Partners as well as the ASEAN-led mechanisms — the ASEAN Plus Three and the East Asia Summit, noting the importance of cooperation in addressing issues that affect the peace, security, and prosperity of the region.<\/p>\n

President Duterte also chaired and hosted the first meeting of the Leaders of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), wherein, along with the other leaders, he expressed resolve to realize a substantial conclusion of negotiations on the economic instrument.<\/p>\n

The leaders also had two business council meetings — the ASEAN Business Advisory Council and the East Asia Business Council.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe looked at the progress of our cooperation with external partners and the future direction of ASEAN\u2019s engagement with them, noting the importance of ASEAN centrality, and the reality that relations bear fruit if cooperation is anchored on mutual respect and benefit,\u201d the President said.<\/p>\n

Threats of terrorism overshadowed discussions In the press conference, the President said the issue of terrorism loomed large in the agenda of the talks with ASEAN leaders and their dialogue partners.<\/p>\n

\u201cHalf of the time during the interventions actually was the issue of terrorism. Everybody\u2019s scared with the new vogue of dying just suddenly in the explosion of any\u2026 whatever,\u201d President Duterte said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe vowed to work closely. We discussed it in confidential meetings. We have agreed on so many things to enhance the defense of our country.\u201d<\/p>\n

He said the attack in Marawi City by the ISIS-linked Maute group is a stark reminder of the risks each country face, with all the leaders mentioning the heroism of Filipino soldiers and policemen who fought the terrorists.<\/p>\n

The rising tension in the Korean Peninsula was also a major topic for the talks, particularly in the discussions involving China and the US, the President said, adding that the region cannot afford to ignite a very disastrous war.<\/p>\n

As the 31st ASEAN Summit and Related Summits draw to a close, the President led the symbolic turnover of the ASEAN chairmanship to Singapore.<\/p>\n

President Duterte also expressed his gratitude to the press who gave extensive coverage of the country\u2019s hosting of the 31st ASEAN Summit.<\/p>\n

\u201cBefore I close, I wish to express my appreciation to the members of the media for your coverage throughout the year of the Philippines\u2019 Chairmanship of ASEAN,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou have been [our] invaluable partners in raising ASEAN awareness to our peoples, particularly our hard work toward improving the lives of our peoples and in strengthening our ASEAN Community. I thank you for getting that message across to the public,\u201d Duterte said.<\/p>\n

With the country\u2019s ASEAN hosting this year which coincides with the regional grouping\u2019s 50th founding anniversary, the President said, \u201cWe are honored that world leaders joined us in celebrating ASEAN\u2019s achievements and contributions to [regional] peace, stability, and prosperity for the past 50 years.\u201d<\/p>\n

The country\u2019s hosting has a theme of \u201cPartnering for Change, Engaging the World.\u201d<\/p>\n

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