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Duterte's Speech on ASEAN Chairmanship

1) President Duterte thanked Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith of Laos for their successful chairmanship of ASEAN and guiding them with the motto of "Turning Vision into Reality for Dynamic ASEAN community." 2) Duterte said that during the Philippines' upcoming chairmanship, they will highlight ASEAN as a model of regionalism and global player with the interest of the people at its core. 3) The Philippines is ready to steer ASEAN in 2017 with the theme of "Partnering for Change, Engaging the World" and looks forward to celebrating ASEAN's 50th anniversary to set the tone for the next 50 years.

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Duterte's Speech on ASEAN Chairmanship

1) President Duterte thanked Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith of Laos for their successful chairmanship of ASEAN and guiding them with the motto of "Turning Vision into Reality for Dynamic ASEAN community." 2) Duterte said that during the Philippines' upcoming chairmanship, they will highlight ASEAN as a model of regionalism and global player with the interest of the people at its core. 3) The Philippines is ready to steer ASEAN in 2017 with the theme of "Partnering for Change, Engaging the World" and looks forward to celebrating ASEAN's 50th anniversary to set the tone for the next 50 years.

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SPEECH

OF
PRESIDENT RODRIGO ROA DUTERTE
DURING THE CLOSING CEREMONY OF THE 28TH AND 29TH ASEAN SUMMITS
AND RELATED SUMMITS AND HANDING OVER OF THE ASEAN CHAIRMANSHIP
TO THE PHILIPPINES
[Vientiane, Laos | 08 September 2016]

Your Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen:

Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith, please accept my sincere congratulations on your


successful chairmanship of the ASEAN throughout this year. You guided us with the
timely motto of ‘Turning Vision into Reality for Dynamic ASEAN community.’

You ably did your part in deepening integration to move us towards the realization of a
rules-based people-oriented, people-centered ASEAN community.

In the last two days of our meetings, I have benefited immensely from our discussions
and exchanges, providing me with insights on how best to build upon Lao PDR’s efforts
in community building.

During the Philippines’ chairmanship, we will highlight ASEAN as a model of


regionalism and a global player, with the interest of the people at its core.

We will pursue initiative and enhance cooperation with global partners to ensure that
ASEAN citizens live in peace, stability, security, and growth, all while remaining ASEAN
centrality, unity, and solidarity, we will maintain for all times.

The Philippines is ready and willing to steer and guide the Association. But crucial to the
realization of our goals is the cooperation and support of all ASEAN member states and
our dialogue partners.

Towards this end, I invite you to be our dynamic and vibrant partners as we guide
ASEAN in 2017. Our theme ‘Partnering for Change, Engaging the World,’ captures our
resolve to consolidate our community for our peoples, with a sense of togetherness and
common identity; ready and able to take our rightful place in the global community of
nations.

The Philippines’ ASEAN chairmanship coincides with historic milestone event, we will
celebrate the 50th anniversary of the founding of our association.

It will be an occasion for us to set the tone for the next 50 years. Join us in making the
commemoration of ASEAN’s 50th a success.
With great honor and humility, I accept the chairmanship of the ASEAN from our
excellent host, the Lao People’s Republic, Democratic Republic.

I look forward to seeing you all in the Philippines in 2017.

Thank you and mabuhay.

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