Malacañan Palace
27 March 2014

President Benigno S. Aquino III welcomed Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak in Malacañang on the day of the signing of the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro.

Prime Minister Najib is in the country to represent Malaysia on the peace negotiations between the Philippine government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF). Malaysia has long played a significant role in facilitating the peace talks for the two parties for 13 years.

Both leaders also discussed other matters of mutual concern between the two nations during their meeting.

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