“We are hereby announcing today the cancellation of all planned meetings with the CPP/NPA/NDF (Communist Party of the Philippines/New People’s Army/National Democratic Front) in line withe President Duterte directive tha there will be no mo peace talks with them,” sabi ni Dureza.
Ipinagtanggol din ni Dureza ang desisyon ni Duterte na tuluyan nang itigil ang pakikipag-usap sa komunistang grupo.
“Recent tragic and vioent incidents all over the country committed by the communist rebels left the President with no other choice but to arrive at this decision. We take guidance from the President’s recent annoucements and declarations,” dagdag ni Dureza.
Idinagdag ni Dureza na ginawa naman ni Duterte ang nararapat para maisulong ang peace talks sa CPP.
“President Duterte has taken unprecedented steps and has walked the so-called extra mile to bring peace. However the communist party and its armed elements habe not shown reciprocity,” ayon pa kay Dureza.
Sinabi pa ni Dureza hindi magkakaroon ng usapang pangkapayapaan sa NDF hanggang hindi itinitigil ng NPA ang mga pag-atake.