Five priorities for Malaysia in Security Council
Leslean ArshadPublished: Oct 17, 2014 12:24 PM | Updated: Oct 17, 2014 11:15 PM
Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak has outlined five priorities for Malaysia in its role as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
Malaysia aims to advance moderation globally; advocate mediation as an approach to conflict resolution; promote UN peacekeeping operations; facilitate the peace-building process in strife-torn countries and pursue deliberations on the UNSC's comprehensive reformation, Najib declared.
Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak has outlined five priorities for Malaysia in its role as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
Malaysia aims to advance moderation globally; advocate mediation as an approach to conflict resolution; promote UN peacekeeping operations; facilitate the peace-building process in strife-torn countries and pursue deliberations on the UNSC's comprehensive reformation, Najib declared.
Responding to Malaysia's success in securing a seat in the UNSC as a non-permanent member from Jan 1, 2015, to Dec 31, 2016, Najib expressed his appreciation for the endorsement from UN member states and described it as a nod for Malaysia's principle-based foreign policy.
Malaysia secured 187 votes from the 193 member states, in a secret ballot, in New York on Thursday.
"To get 100 per cent is difficult but this is already very good, an excellent achievement," he told Malaysian reporters covering the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) in Milan, Italy, yesterday.
Leaders congratulate Malaysia
Najib further expressed his thanks to UN member states that supported Malaysia's candidacy.
Leaders attending the ASEM, such as Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, congratulated Malaysia on the win, said Najib, adding that the first to do so was Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi.
Najib also expressed his appreciation to Foreign Minister Anifah Aman (right), Deputy Foreign Minister Hamzah Zainuddin and Wisma Putra officials for their role in garnering support for Malaysia.
He viewed the support from UN member states as an extension of their approval for Malaysia's principle-based foreign policy and moderation.
As a UNSC non-permanent member, Malaysia would play its role in determining the measures to be taken, such as in resolving conflicts consistent with international laws and its own principles, he said.
Malaysia's policies and stand on certain issues, such as Palestinian rights, remained consistent, Najib added.
- Bernama
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Malaysia aims to advance moderation globally; advocate mediation as an approach to conflict resolution; promote UN peacekeeping operations; facilitate the peace-building process in strife-torn countries and pursue deliberations on the UNSC's comprehensive reformation, Najib declared.
Responding to Malaysia's success in securing a seat in the UNSC as a non-permanent member from Jan 1, 2015, to Dec 31, 2016, Najib expressed his appreciation for the endorsement from UN member states and described it as a nod for Malaysia's principle-based foreign policy.
Malaysia secured 187 votes from the 193 member states, in a secret ballot, in New York on Thursday.
"To get 100 per cent is difficult but this is already very good, an excellent achievement," he told Malaysian reporters covering the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) in Milan, Italy, yesterday.
Leaders congratulate Malaysia
Najib further expressed his thanks to UN member states that supported Malaysia's candidacy.
Leaders attending the ASEM, such as Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, congratulated Malaysia on the win, said Najib, adding that the first to do so was Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi.
Najib also expressed his appreciation to Foreign Minister Anifah Aman (right), Deputy Foreign Minister Hamzah Zainuddin and Wisma Putra officials for their role in garnering support for Malaysia.He viewed the support from UN member states as an extension of their approval for Malaysia's principle-based foreign policy and moderation.
As a UNSC non-permanent member, Malaysia would play its role in determining the measures to be taken, such as in resolving conflicts consistent with international laws and its own principles, he said.
Malaysia's policies and stand on certain issues, such as Palestinian rights, remained consistent, Najib added.
- Bernama
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