The national government and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) have signed a joint agreement known as the "Oslo Communique," which acknowledges "a principled and peaceful resolution of the armed conflict."

"The parties agree to a principled and peaceful resolution of the armed conflict. Resolving the roots of the armed conflict and ending the armed struggle shall pave the way for the transformation of the CPP-NPA-NDFP," the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said in a statement.

According to PCO, the parties "acknowledge the deep-rooted socio-economic and political grievances and agree to come up with a framework that sets the priorities for the peace negotiation with the aim of achieving the relevant socioeconomic and political reforms towards a just and lasting peace. Such framework, which will set the parameters for the final peace agreement, shall be agreed upon by both parties."

"Consequently, we envision and look forward to a country where a united people can live in peace and prosperity," it added.

The joint statement is a product of a series of informal discussions held in the Netherlands and Norway starting in 2022 between the emissaries of the GRP and NDFP with the facilitation of the Royal Norwegian Government (RNG).