AlQa'dah 30, 1433, Oct 16, 2012, SPA - The United States welcomes the signing of a framework agreement between the Philippines and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), the White House said Monday. The agreement was signed in the presence of Philippines President Benigno Aquino and Malaysia Prime Minister Najib Razak. “We commend the Government of the Philippines and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front leadership for their hard work and unwavering commitment to a better future, as well as Malaysia for its longstanding role as facilitator of the negotiations," White House spokesman Jay Carney said in a statement. “Today's ceremony marks another step toward ending insurrection and restoring good governance. “The United States will continue to work with the international community, regional stakeholders and the people of the Philippines to promote transparency, governance, economic growth and development to achieve a better future," Carney said.
