MANILA, Aug. 22 -- Turkiye is closely following the developments in the Bangsamoro Region following the Moro Islamic Liberation Front's (MILF) suspension of its decommissioning process, Turkish Ambassador to the Philippines Niyazi Evren Akyol said.

In a text message on Friday, the envoy said Turkiye is ready "to extend any support that may be required" by the parties.

He commended the progress reached in the Mindanao peace process but recognized that certain issues still needed to be "smoothed out."

"At this point, most importantly, we are glad to observe that all sides are fully committed to the success of the peace process," he said.

"Within this framework, we are closely following the developments concerning the process, including ...