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President Aquino reiterates PH’s commitment to enhance cooperation with Pacific-Rim economies during APEC Leaders Meeting

Posted on October 6, 2013

MANILA, (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III said he will reiterate the Philippines’ commitment to enhance its cooperation with Pacific-Rim economies in attaining the renewed confidence in the global economy by laying the groundwork for increased trade and investment when he joins other world leaders’ in the 21st Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Meeting from October 6 to 8, 2013.

In his departure speech at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 2 in Pasay City on Sunday, the Chief Executive expressed optimism that world leaders will be able to map out regional initiatives and identify the gaps and opportunities for APEC to move forward.

“Nagbubukal ang malawak at pangmatagalang kaunlaran sa matibay na samahan ng mga bansa. Naipupunla ang kasaganahang kapaki-pakinabang sa bawat bansa sa maayos na ugnayan, sa patas na kalakalan, at paglalatag ng pagkakataon para sa ating mamamayan,” the President said before he departed for Bali, Indonesia.

“Ang paglipad natin sa Indonesia para makilahok sa ikadalawampu’t isang APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting ay patunay sa dedikasyon natin tungo sa katuparan ng adhikaing ito. Subok na po ng mahabang panahon ang pagkakaibigan ng Indonesia at Pilipinas, lalo na bilang magkatuwang sa pagsusulong ng kapayapaan. Lalo pa nating patitibayin ang ating relasyon sa Indonesia at sa ating mga karatig-bansa, tungo sa pagpapalakas ng ating ekonomiya ,” the President said.

Leaders will come together on October 7 and 8 to develop policies aimed at improving the business environment in the region amid the global crisis.

“Makikibahagi rin tayo sa paglalatag ng mga inisyatiba upang itaas ang antas ng edukasyon sa rehiyon, makamit ang mas maunlad na imprastraktura, at maitutok ang nararapat na suporta sa micro, small, and medium enterprises. Mabibigyan din tayo ng pagkakataong makipagpulong sa mga pinuno ng iba’t ibang bansa, at sa kanilang mga kilalang negosyante sa APEC,” he said.

The President said he will invite foreign investors to put up their business in the Philippines.

“Hihikayatin natin silang sulit na sulit nang maging destinasyon ang Pilipinas, hindi lang para sa turismo, kundi maging sa pagpapalago ng kanilang mga negosyo,” he stressed.

Following his attendance to the 21st APEC Leaders’ Meeting, the President will participate in nine summits in Brunei Darussalam when he joins fellow leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in the 23rd ASEAN Summit in that country on October 9 and 10.

“Mula sa Indonesia, tutulak naman tayo sa Brunei upang dumalo sa ASEAN Summit. Bukod sa mga pinuno sa Timog Silangan at Silangang Asya, makikipagdiyalogo rin tayo sa mga opisyal ng Korea, Tsina, India, at pati na rin sa ating strategic partners na bansang Hapon at Estados Unidos,” he said.

The President said his attendance to the ASEAN Summit will provide an opportunity to showcase before world leaders and investors the accomplishments of his administration in implementing widespread and meaningful reforms in governance.

“Taas-noo nating ibabahagi sa kanila ang positibong transpormasyon sa bansa, at ang tumataas nating kakayahan na makipagtulungan sa iba’t ibang larangan: sa usapin man ng climate change at disaster management, maritime security, at sa pagpapaigting ng free trade agreement sa mga karatig-bayan sa pamamagitan ng Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership,” he said.

“Malinaw ang batayang prinsipyo ng pakikiisa natin sa ganitong mga kumperensya: Bawat bansa, papaangat pa lang o ganap nang maunlad, ay hindi makakausad mag-isa. Anumang pagsubok na pinagdadaanan ng isang bansa, ay siya ring mga hamong hinaharap ng buong daigdig. Bilang responsableng kapitbahay, mangunguna tayo sa pagdamay at paggalang sa mga bansang kasalo nating naninirahan sa nag-iisang mundo,” the President said.

“Gaya ng lagi, nasa malayong biyahe man tayo, lagi kong bitbit bilang prayoridad ang interes ng mas nakakarami. Sa ating pagbalik, taglay natin ang mas malawak na kakayahan at punto-de-bista upang tugunan ang anumang problemang lumalapag sa atin,” he concluded.

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