00:00The first day of the Sub-Regional Meeting on Enhancing Cooperation for Arms Trade Treaty Universalization and Humanitarian Disarmament is now underway.
00:08President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. sent a message here.
00:13This is what Vell Custodio reported.
00:17President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. sent a message for the first day of the Sub-Regional Meeting on Enhancing Cooperation for Firearms Trade Treaty Universalization and Humanitarian Disarmament.
00:29According to the President, peace and unity can be achieved if the countries have respect, equality, and sovereignty.
00:38The establishment of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in ASEAN and the adoption of the Ottawa Convention
00:44is a key step in the development of peace and progressive nations.
00:49The Office of the Special Envoy on Transnational Crime initiated the three-day meeting under the President's Office.
00:57The Department of Foreign Affairs and Non-Violence International Southeast Asia is also present here.
01:02The governments of Indonesia, Malaysia, Cambodia, and Japan are also present here.
01:08The Law Enforcement Agencies of the Philippines, as well as the National Security Council, Department of National Defense, and Bureau of Customs are also present here.
01:17Your presence here reflects your commitment to strengthening weapons regulation measures and your dedication to building a safer and more secure region for all of our people.
01:30Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin also attended the meeting through Ambassador Marciano Paineur, Jr.
01:37The Arms Trade Treaty stands as a landmark effort to regulate the global arms trade, prevent diversion, and reduce human suffering caused by illicit arms transfers.
01:51The roadmap for regulation of the use of arms will be discussed in the coming days to strengthen arms control in the countries.
01:59Countries will also exchange ideas for the Capacity Building, Joint Training Program, and solving cross-border arms trade challenges.
02:07By working together, we can prevent conflict, protect lives, and build a future where arms are traded responsibly and used only in accordance with international law and humanitarian principles.
02:24Vel Custodio for Pambansang TV in Baguio, Philippines.
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