Manila, March 10 -- United Nations (UN) Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Monday (New York time) expressed his appreciation for President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s efforts in promoting peace and democracy in the Philippines.

Guterres and Marcos met on the sidelines of the 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) at the UN headquarters here.

During the meeting, Guterres wished Marcos well in the Philippines' campaign for a non-permanent seat at the UN Security Council (UNSC), Palace Press Officer Claire Castro told reporters.

Gutierres, Castro said, expressed hope that the Philippines' voice would continue to be heard in the UN, as he described the country as a "bridge-builder" within the global body.

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