President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Saturday asked for the support of the diplomatic corps and the governments they represent for the country’s non-permanent United Nations Security Council (UNSC) seat bid aimed at further strengthening multilateralism at the global stage.
In his toast remarks during the Vin D’Honneur in Malacanang, President Marcos said the Philippines candidature stands on the Philippines’ rich experience in building peace, forging consensus, and finding new paths for cooperation.
This is highlighted, he pointed out, by the country’s unfaltering contribution to UN Peacekeeping Operations over the past 60 years, deploying over 14,000 troops in 21 UN peacekeeping operations and special political missions.
“Our candidature is consistent with our long-held view that we need to further strengthen multilateralism through efforts that will reform the Security Council and revitalize the General Assembly,” he told the members of the diplomatic corps during the event.
“I take this opportunity anew to convey to your respective governments our earnest request for your support to our UNSC bid, and we hope for your support when the time comes when we are indeed sitting as a member of the Security Council.”
The Philippines is running for a non-permanent seat in the United Nations Security Council for the term 2027-2028.
Concluding his remarks, he expressed gratitude to the members of the diplomatic corps for being able partners and for supporting the government in its various social and economic programs for the Filipino people. (PND)
