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Marcos calls for respect for int’l law at UN debut
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivered his first speech at the 77th United Nations General Assembly, reaffirming the Philippines' commitment to UN ideals and international law.
He highlighted the importance of the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea as a framework for states to resolve disputes through reason and law.
Marcos invoked the 1982 Manila Declaration on the Peaceful Settlement of International Disputes amid global tensions.
The President stressed that an open, inclusive, and rules-based international order, guided by international law, equity, and justice, is crucial for navigating challenging global conditions.
He also noted the threat to peace and stability in Asia due to increasing strategic and ideological tensions.
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