We welcome that the Bangsamoro Organic Law, establishing the Bangsamoro
Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao in southern Philippines, was adopted
by people of the region according to the official results of the
referendum.
This development is of utmost importance to end the decades-long conflict
and for the establishment of a final, just and lasting peace in the region.
We appreciate the devoted efforts of the Government of Philippines, the
Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and other stakeholders for achieving
this milestone for the Southern Philippines Peace Process.
Turkey has actively supported the Southern Philippines Peace Process
through leading the Independent Decommissioning Body since its inception in
2014 within the framework of the consensus reached by the Government of
Philippines and the MILF. We will continue contributing to the successful
completion of the Peace Process.