Statement on the 8th anniversary of the downing of Malaysia, AirlinesFlight MH17

17 July 2022 - On the 8th year anniversary of the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17, the Philippines remembers with deep sadness the 298 individuals who lost their lives in this tragic event, including a Filipina and her two children.

The Philippines renews its solidarity with 16 other Grieving Nations that similarly lost citizens in the ill-fated flight, and remains committed to supporting efforts to establish the truth and attain justice for the victims and their loved ones. The Philippines will continue to follow the ongoing court proceedings aimed at holding those responsible for the incident accountable, pursuant to the United Nations Security Council Resolution No. 216€ of 2014. END