President Marcos’ call to unity was one of the key messages of his presidential campaign, calling for global cooperation to ensure food security, improve access to technology and foster economic development. urged to appear on the international stage.
The President stressed the need to reinvigorate the world economy as well as the utilization of public and private resources to expand trade, investment and technology.
“We must use public and private resources to encourage the expansion of trade, investment, and technology transfers to accelerate development. Knowledge and intellectual gains must flow freely to allow those lagging behind to catch up,” Marcos said.
Marcos said UN member states should echo the wisdom of the founders of multilateral institutions by overcoming differences, ending war, upholding justice, respecting human rights and safeguarding international peace and security. said. He called for “concrete steps” towards modern and resilient agriculture, saying that food is not just a commodity or a livelihood, but an “existential and moral thing”.
Food security has been one of the key promises of Marcos before he officially took oath as the 17th President of the Philippines.
