Today in Philippine History (Philatelic Edition Series 3):
SEPTEMBER 14, 2005
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, representing the Philippines as the rotating President of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for September, gave the opening statement and presided over the UNSC Summit in New York City on September 14, 2005. She became the first Asian leader and woman head of state to preside over the Summit.
In attendance were U.S. President George W. Bush, U.K. Prime Minister Tony Blair, Russian President Vladimir Putin, heads of state or government, ministers for foreign affairs, and other distinguished representatives of the security council member-states. The UNSC Summit was the third meeting since 1992.
President Bush spoked at the Security Council Chamber at the United Nations Headquarters and in his remarks referred to President Arroyo in her capacity as President to the U.N. Security Council. "Thank you, Madam President. I appreciate all the members of the Security Council for participating in this summit. Our presence here reaffirms the seriousness of the challenges we face and our determined—determination to confront them... Terrorism and armed conflict are not only threats to our security; they're the enemies of development and freedom for millions. To help ensure the 21st century is one of freedom, security, and prosperity— I want to thank the members of the Security Council for supporting today's resolutions."
(Design, concept, stamps and research: Richard Allan B. Uy) All rights reserved
Photo credit: DFA Philippines
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