Manila, Jan. 21 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday emphasized the importance of peace and cooperation between the national government and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) as key drivers of the region's steady development.

Speaking during the BARMM's seventh founding anniversary celebration at the Shariff Kabunsuan Cultural Complex in Cotabato City, Marcos said the progress being experienced in the region is the result of unity, dialogue, and sustained collaboration among stakeholders.

The creation of BARMM marked a significant chapter in the country's history, he said, noting that it was not only a milestone for Muslim Mindanao but also for the entire Republic of the Philippines.

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