Manila, Philippines, 4 April 2019 – The CTI-CFF conveyed its commitment to collaborate with the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of Western Pacific (WESTPAC) towards the realization of the UN Decade of Ocean Science (2021-2030) during the 12th Intergovernmental Session of the IOC Sub-commission for WESTPAC held in Manila, Philippines, from 2–5 April 2019.

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We at the CTI-CFF Regional Secretariat express our deepest condolences and sympathies to the families and colleagues of the victims of the mass shootings at Al Noor Mosque and Linwood Mosque during Friday prayers in Christchurch, New Zealand. In particular, our sympathies go to the Governments of Indonesia and Malaysia, as member parties of the CTI-CFF.

We pray for strength for the families and colleagues of the victims during this difficult time. We stand in love and solidarity with you all.

On 13 March 2019, the CTI-CFF Regional Secretariat signed a Cooperation Agreement with PT Garuda Indonesia Manado to provide flexible services for all Garuda flight routes and other corporate privileges offered by Garuda, its group, and SkyTeam. The CTI-CFF Regional Secretariat was represented by Interim Executive Director Dr. Hendra Yusran Siry, while PT Garuda Indonesia Manado was represented by General Manager Mac Fee Kindangen.