Bello: Peace talks promises enabling hope

In his remarks at the opening of their third round of formal peace talks with the National Democratic Front of the Philippines, Government of the Republic of the Philippines Negotiating Panel chairperson Silvestre Bello III said offer hope to the Filipino people.

In particular, Bello said the ongoing round needs hope to tackle the rigorous subjects on socio-economic, political and constitutional reforms, and of ending hostilities and disposition of forces.

Watch and listen to the GRP chief negotiator as he opens the ongoing round of formal peace negotiations.

Rome, Italy
January 19, 2017