Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo said the Philippines is moving forward in its campaign for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), which is a top priority for the upcoming 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
“The Philippines is making positive headway in its campaign for the UNSC, secure in our proven track record of being a dependable partner, pathfinder, and peacemaker in world affairs, with eight decades of multilateral diplomacy experience as a founding member of the UN and having previously sat in the UNSC four times,” Manalo said.
From September 22 to 29, Manalo will be joined by officials from other government agencies at the UN Headquarters in New York City.
The Philippines is set to deliver its National Statement during the plenary debate and will co-host several high-level discussions on topics such as nuclear disarmament and the implementation of the High Seas Treaty.
Manalo is also set to meet with several key figures, including senior leaders and foreign ministers from various countries, the President of the UN General Assembly, Ambassador and former Prime Minister of Cameroon Philemon Yang, and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
Reaffirming the Philippines’ commitment to multilateralism, Manalo said cooperation at a multilateral level is essential for “preserving peace and security.”
“The Philippines is committed to strengthening the United Nations’ role in addressing today’s complex crises, such as conflicts, humanitarian emergencies, climate change, economic inequality, and emerging threats in digital, geopolitical, space, and maritime domains,” Manalo said.
