Manila, March 11 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday (New York time) called on the international community to exercise restraint and pursue an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East, Ukraine, and other war-torn regions.

During the special plenary meeting of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at the UN headquarters here, Marcos urged all parties to respect international law, including the UN Charter and humanitarian law.

"We join calls for restraint, a de-escalation and cessation of hostilities, respect for international law, including the UN (United Nations) Charter and humanitarian law, and for all concerned to return to the negotiating table - for peace," he said.

"We call for urgent and much needed action for pea...