President of the Philippines, HE Benigno S Aquino III Warmly Received for his first state visit to Malaysia

Welcoming the President of the Philippines, HE Benigno S Aquino III for his first state visit to Malaysia since he assumed the presidency in 2010. I hope this visit will further fortify Malaysia-Philippines friendship, especially after my official visit to Manila in 2012. We had a bilateral meeting where we discussed strengthening our ties as well as venturing into investment opportunities, says PM Najib Tun Razak

Published: Friday February 28, 2014 MYT 4:46:00 PM
Updated: Friday February 28, 2014 MYT 4:51:36 PM

Aquino: Thanks for help in Mindanao, Typhoon Haiyan

   

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PUTRAJAYA:  President Benigno Aquino thanked the Malaysian Government for facilitating and hosting the peace talks between his government and Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF).

"The successful conclusion of the Mindanao peace process finds root in the determination of both our peoples to strengthen the foundations of peace and justice.

"I wish to thank Prime Minister (Datuk Seri) Najib Razak for the significant support your government has demonstrated in facilitating and hosting the peace talks between my government and the MILF," he said in joint statement after holding talks with Najib here on Friday.

Malaysia has been the facilitator of the Mindanao peace process since 2001.

Aquino also praised Malaysia's commitment and contribution in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan.

"I speak on behalf of our people when I say the Filipinos will never forget an act of kindness.

"On behalf of my countrymen, please accept my sincerest gratitude, Terima Kasih, Maraming Salamat (Thank You)," he said.

Aquino arrived on Thursday for a two-day official visit.