Malaysia wishes to express its gratitude to the Secretary-General for his comprehensive report on oceans and the law of the sea, as contained in documents A/57/57 and Add.1. Malaysia is pleased to participate in the debate on this item, which marks the twentieth anniversary of the opening for signat…
My delegation would like to commend the President of the General Assembly on his initiative in convening the recent open-ended panel discussion on Afghanistan, consistent with his efforts to revitalize the work of the General Assembly through more interactive discussions of important issues on the A…
On this International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, my delegation would like, first of all, to reaffirm the unswerving support and solidarity of the Government and people of Malaysia with the people of Palestine in their struggle to achieve their inalienable rights. As we participat…
I would like to express our gratitude and thanks to the Secretary-General for his comprehensive and all-encompassing report entitled “Strengthening of the United Nations: an agenda for further change” (A/57/387). We commend the clear, methodical and action-oriented manner in which he presents his ca…
I should like at the outset to express, on behalf of my Government, profound condolences to the Government and the people of Indonesia, to Australia and to the other countries whose nationals were lost, as well as to the bereaved families of the victims of the terrorist bombing in Bali. We condemn t…
Malaysia congratulates the leaders and peoples of Africa for their initiative on the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD).
We view NEPAD as a bold effort to halt the marginalization of Africa from the process of globalization and integration in the world economy. NEPAD is a reflection o…
I wish to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this urgent debate of the Council to discuss the current grave situation in Palestine.
Like many others, my delegation condemns in the strongest terms the ruthless attack in Gaza City on Monday, 22 July, that killed 14 or, according to some
press r…
At the outset, Mr. President, let me thank you and your country, the Republic of Korea, for initiating this timely meeting on the important subject of information and communication technologies (ICT) for development. Permit me also to thank the President of the Economic and Social Council, the Chair…
My delegation is pleased to see you, Sir, presiding over the Security Council this month. We would like to thank you, at this early stage of your presidency, for having convened this meeting of the Council to consider the grave situation in Palestine. We also wish to pay tribute to Ambassador Kishor…
Mr. President, my delegation is pleased to see you, Mr. Minister, presiding over this important public meeting of the Council this morning. It is fitting that Singapore, a neighbour of East Timor, is presiding on this auspicious occasion. My delegation also appreciates the fact that you have graciou…
My delegation wishes to thank you, Sir, at this early stage of your presidency, for convening this urgent meeting of the Security Council to consider the grave situation in Palestine. We associate ourselves fully with the statement made by Ambassador Kumalo of South Africa as Chairman of the Non-Ali…
My delegation notes with appreciation the Secretary-General’s report on the situation in Afghanistan. We share his optimism that an acceptable settlement is within reach, provided the Afghan leaders navigate the difficult political terrain ahead in a constructive spirit and with a genuine willingnes…
Due to the lateness of the hour, I shall dispense with the usual complimentary remarks.
Let me, however, thank you, Sir, for convening this open meeting of the Security Council to consider the current grave and tragic situation in Palestine. The brutal military and other actions taken by the Israel…
This important debate on the question of Palestine coincides with the commemoration of the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. It is an important occasion not only for Palestine but also for those of us who strongly believe in the inalienable right of peoples to self-determi…
On behalf of the Government and people of Malaysia and on behalf of my delegation and myself, I should like to express my profound thanks and appreciation to you, Sir, and to the Chairmen of the regional groups for Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean and the Western Europea…
My delegation welcomes this important debate on the subject of dialogue among civilizations. We are grateful for the report of the Secretary-General, which, while brief, is lucid and focused in its presentation of the subject. We acknowledge the role and contribution of the Secretary- General’s Pers…
At the outset, my delegation wishes to thank Judge Gilbert Guillaume, President of the International Court of Justice, for his presentation of the report of the Court contained in document A/56/4. The comprehensive report contains a wealth of information about the work of the Court. This is extremel…
My delegation wishes to thank the President of the Security Council, Mr. Richard Ryan of Ireland, for introducing the fifty- sixth annual report of the Security Council to the General Assembly. We are of the view that the consideration of the Council’s annual report by the Assembly is not a mere for…
The issue before us has become even more pertinent and urgent following the recent terrorist attacks against the United States that resulted in enormous loss of life and property. Malaysia strongly condemns the heinous acts of 11 September and fervently hopes that those responsible will finally be b…
I wish to thank the Secretary-General for his comprehensive report on the work of the Organization. We agree with much of the content of the report, and share the Secretary-General’s analysis of the current global situation.
On the issue of peace and security, we commend the efforts of the Secretar…
