Manila Bulletin
PRRD's UN speech opens door for wider engagement on SCS dispute -- Borje
President Rodrigo Duterte's speech at the 75th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has opened doors for wider and more constructive engagements with all stakeholders in the South China Sea.
During his address, Duterte asserted that the 2016 arbitral ruling affirming the Philippines' legal victory is non-negotiable and cannot be undermined.
Presidential Assistant on Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Robert Borje stated that the speech signaled a call for deeper and broader engagement with partners around the world.
Borje highlighted that the speech encouraged discussions on multilateral diplomacy.
He also believes the President laid the groundwork for the Philippines' continuous engagement with the United Nations.
The speech demonstrated that the Philippines is not merely an observer on global issues, according to Borje.
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