The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has adopted a resolution presented by the Philippines, along with other countries, that recognizes the important role of the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in the peaceful settlement of disputes.
Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo on Wednesday night welcomed the development as he said the resolution is the Philippines yet another contribution "to upholding the rule of law in preserving and maintaining international order."
Proposed to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the PCA, the UNGA resolution encourages member states to avail of the services of the international court that complement the mission of the UN to promote international peace and the development of international law. PCA Secretary General Marcin Czepelak welcomed the resolution's "very important message calling for universal accession to the PCA founding conventions" as Manalo also thanked the 122 co-sponsors, especially Australia, Egypt, Guatemala, Hungary, and Thailand that "were members of our core group in supporting this resolution and ensuring its adoption by consensus."
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