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PH, NDFP sign agreement to work on peaceful resolution vs. armed conflict
PH, NDFP sign agreement to work on peaceful resolution vs. armed conflict
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PH, NDFP sign agreement to work on peaceful resolution vs. armed conflict
by Christhel Cuazon28 November 2023
Photo courtesy: Presidential Communication Office (PCO) Facebook page

The national government and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) have signed a joint agreement known as the "Oslo Communique," which acknowledges "a principled and peaceful resolution of the armed conflict."

"The parties agree to a principled and peaceful resolution of the armed conflict. Resolving the roots of the armed conflict and ending the armed struggle shall pave the way for the transformation of the CPP-NPA-NDFP," the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said in a statement.

According to PCO, the parties "acknowledge the deep-rooted socio-economic and political grievances and agree to come up with a framework that sets the priorities for the peace negotiation with the aim of achieving the relevant socioeconomic and political reforms towards a just and lasting peace. Such framework, which will set the parameters for the final peace agreement, shall be agreed upon by both parties."

"Consequently, we envision and look forward to a country where a united people can live in peace and prosperity," it added.

The joint statement is a product of a series of informal discussions held in the Netherlands and Norway starting in 2022 between the emissaries of the GRP and NDFP with the facilitation of the Royal Norwegian Government (RNG).

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"The Parties recognize the initiative of former Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff Gen. Emmanuel T. Bautista (Ret.) which was personally welcomed by then NDFP Chief Political Consultant Prof. Jose Ma. Sison," the statement read.

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