Myanmar and Aung San Suu Kyi; (Statement Delivered before the United Nations Security Council during the Thematic Debate on the Role of Regional and Sub-Regional Organizations in the Maintenance of International Peace and Security November 6, 2007, New York.)

Byline: DR. ALBERTO G. ROMULO Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Philippines

I TAKE this opportunity to congratulate Indonesia and Foreign Minister Hassan Wirajuda on its assumption of the Presidency.

The changing face of our world highlights the indispensable role of regional and sub-regional organizations in our quest for peace and security.

For the Philippines, the peace and security of the different regions of the world hold great importance, in terms of our commitment to the basic principles of the Charter, but also because of our deep concern for our nationals. One-tenth of my people are outside my country, and are in almost every nook and corner of the …

Questia, a part of Gale, Cengage Learning. www.questia.com
Publication information: Article title: Myanmar and Aung San Suu Kyi; (Statement Delivered before the United Nations Security Council during the Thematic Debate on the Role of Regional and Sub-Regional Organizations in the Maintenance of International Peace and Security November 6, 2007, New York.). Contributors: Not available. Newspaper title: Manila Bulletin. Publication date: November 13, 2007. Page number: Not available. © 2009 Manila Bulletin Publishing Corp. COPYRIGHT 2007 Gale Group.

This material is protected by copyright and, with the exception of fair use, may not be further copied, distributed or transmitted in any form or by any means.