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first: 2011-08-26
most recent: 2015-03-25
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“It concluded that arms and related materiel originating from Libya had also significantly reinforced the military capacity of terrorist groups operating in those countries. Concerning the travel ban, the Panel reported on violations of the measure by two listed individuals. With regard to the assets freeze, the Panel believes that large amounts of assets are likely being held outside Libya under false names and by front companies. It also continued to identify Member States lacking the capacity to implement the assets freeze, due to gaps in domestic legislation and the relevant constitutional framework, and cautioned that a number of fraudulent attempts were being made to recover looted Libyan assets.”
2015-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7398 (2015) · source
“The Panel concluded that weak implementation of the arms embargo, high demand for arms, and the amount of resources available to the fighting parties to procure materiel indicated that large-scale trafficking was likely to continue and had the potential to contribute to a lasting conflict with no clear militarily dominant party. The Panel also reported on the diversion of military materiel, including materiel exempted by the Committee and non-lethal military materiel, to armed groups on both sides of the political divide. It also highlighted the difficulties in differentiating between authorized and illicit transfers of arms and related materiel. The Panel further reported on significant security challenges, particularly in relation to terrorism, Libya's neighbours and countries in the Sahel, owing to arms proliferation.”
2015-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7398 (2015) · source
“In accordance with paragraph 24 (e) ofresolution 1970 (2011), of26 February 2011, l have the honour to report to the Security Council on the work of its Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011), concerning Libya. My report covers the period from 18 December 2014 to 4 March 2015, during which time the members of the Committee met once in informal consultations. At the outset, I would like to touch briefly on the final report (8/2015/128) of the Panel of Experts established pursuant to resolution 1973 (2011) and most recently extended by resolution 2144 (2014), which the Committee received on 4 February. As the report is now publicly available, I will confine my remarks to a few highlights from it.”
2015-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7398 (2015) · source
“Nevertheless, we firmly believe that there must be a willingness on the part of the parties to the conflict themselves to find a political solution to it. The international community can only do so much. The international community's efforts will be meaningless and in vain without the conscious efforts and sincerity of the parties to end the conflict and seek a peaceful and political solution.”
2015-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7394 (2015) · source
“Malaysia reiterates its view that there can be no military solution to the Syrian conflict. Malaysia firmly believes that the future of Syria should be determined by the Syrian people themselves through a Syrian-led political process. The international community should continue to support, promote, encourage and facilitate an inclusive political transition process and maintain efforts to foster national reconciliation in Syria. In this regard, Malaysia welcomes and supports all diplomatic initiatives, such as the Moscow and Cairo initiatives, to try to restart political dialogue between the conflicting parties. We further call on parties with influence to continue their efforts to encourage the conflicting parties to seek a political and peaceful resolution.”
2015-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7394 (2015) · source
“Malaysia strongly holds the View that the perpetrators of all grave violations and atrocities who have until now enjoyed impunity cannot go unpunished; they must be brought to justice to be held accountable. Malaysia supports the efforts made by Mr. Staffan de Mistura, the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Syria, to seek a comprehensive political solution for the Syrian crisis based on the Geneva communique. We applaud Mr. De Mistura's continued efforts with the relevant parties regarding the proposed freeze arrangements. We are extremely hopeful that the parties to the conflict will ensure the operationalization of the Aleppo "freeze" proposal. The conflicting parties should view it as a confidence-building measure to facilitate humanitarian operations and as an opportunity to restart dialogue and a political process.”
2015-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7394 (2015) · source
“In this regard, we appreciate the victim-oriented approach that has been adopted in the investigating reports on allegations of human rights abuses and violations in Syria. However, we regret that the Commission until today has not been able to enter the country to enable it to fulfil its mandate more effectively. The inhumane atrocities and reign of terror of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) in the areas under its control has worsened the already grave human rights and humanitarian situation in Syria. Malaysia strongly condemns the recent abduction and killing of more than a hundred Assyrians by ISIL on 23 February 2015 in north-eastern Syria. Such atrocities once again demonstrate the brutality, intolerance and extremist ideology ofISIL against people of all faiths, ethnicities and nationalities.”
2015-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7394 (2015) · source
“They must not be allowed to thwart the objectives of those resolutions. We commend the State of Kuwait for hosting the third international humanitarian pledging conference, which will be held on 31 March 2015. Malaysia looks forward to its participation at the third conference to demonstrate our solidarity with the Syrian people. We are hopeful that the conference will help meet some of the funding gaps of the 2015 Syria response plan. We thank the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic for the recent release ofits ninth report (A/HRC/28/69). We are deeply appalled at the continued violations of international humanitarian and human rights law and atrocities perpetrated by all sides to the conflict in Syria.”
2015-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7394 (2015) · source
“While we commend the cooperation by the parties to the conflict in facilitating and allowing humanitarian access to reach those in need, we are concerned that administrative and bureaucratic hurdles, such as delays in responding to requests for humanitarian access and restrictions on the prohibitions of surgical and other medical supplies, remain in place. Those obstacles are definitely not helpful to the international community's efforts to alleviate the already worsening humanitarian situation and ease the suffering of the Syrian people on the ground. We call on the Syrian Government to further facilitate the movement of humanitarian supplies, especially to hard-to-reach areas. All parties to the conflict must commit to implementing resolutions 2139 (2014) and 2165 (2014).”
2015-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7394 (2015) · source
“We wish to thank the Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees for their briefings. Malaysia remains deeply concerned about the dire, ongoing and deteriorating humanitarian situation in Syria. The parties to the conflict keep upping the ante in a desperate attempt to defeat the other, seemingly oblivious to the gruesome toll of death, mayhem and destruction that they are inflicting on the Syrian people in the very country that they claim to be fighting for. We commend the United Nations humanitarian agencies and their partners for their commitment and dedication to delivering humanitarian assistance to the Syrian people despite facing numerous challenges.”
2015-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7394 (2015) · source
“In conclusion, we call upon the conflicting parties to fully adhere to and implement the Minsk agreements in line with the purposes and principles ofthe Charter of the United Nations as well as the sovereignty, territorial integrity, independence and unity of Ukraine. We wish to see an immediate and full implementation of the ceasefire agreement, which could ultimately pave the way for a sustained political solution and restore peace and stability to the affected areas.”
2015-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7384 (2015) · source
“It also clearly outlines the obligations incumbent upon all States Members of the United Nations to cooperate in that regard to bring those responsible to justice. The resolution adopted today is unambiguous in reaffirming the Council's demand in resolution 2166 (2014) for accountability for those responsible for the downing of Flight MH-17. We reiterate that this demand remains the international standard with respect to accountability and applies to all States Members of the United Nations, particularly set against the Minsk agreements and the package ofmeasures. In that regard, our delegations welcome the reaffirmation of resolution 2166 (2014) in the present resolution.”
2015-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7384 (2015) · source
“In that regard, we particularly commend the diplomatic initiatives that yielded the package of measures for the implementation of the Minsk agreements last week. The conflict in eastern Ukraine has gone on for far too long and has claimed the lives of far too many innocent civilians, including the 298 souls aboard Malaysia Airlines Flight MH-17, which was tragically shot down over the conflict area on 17 July 2014. In the aftermath of the tragedy, the Council responded by adopting resolution 2166 (2014), which, inter alia, emphasizes the need for a full, thorough and independent international investigation into the incident and demands that those responsible for the incident be held to account and that all States cooperate fully with efforts to establish accountability.”
2015-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7384 (2015) · source
“I have the honour to make this statement on behalf of the delegations of Australia, Belgium, Canada, Indonesia, the Netherlands, New Zealand and the Philippines, as well as on behalf of my own delegation, Malaysia. We join other Security Council members in welcoming the adoption of resolution 2202 (2015), on the situation in Ukraine. We believe that the adoption of the resolution will convey the Council's - and by extension the international community's - strong support for the steps taken by the parties concerned to implement the ceasefire arrangements agreed on 12 February. We reiterate our full support for all peaceful efforts aimed at resolving the conflict in Ukraine. The recent developments in eastern Ukraine prove that a diplomatic and political solution is more urgent than ever.”
2015-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7384 (2015) · source
“His optimism and perseverance to resolve the current situation through inclusive dialogue and negotiations in a difficult situation is highly admirable. However, in the end, the success of the negotiations will depend upon the political will of the parties in Yemen themselves. Malaysia therefore urges all parties, in particular the Houthis, to uphold their earlier commitments to the Gulf Cooperation Council Initiative and its Implementation Mechanism, the outcomes of the National Dialogue Conference and the Peace and National Partnership Agreement. We share the View of the international community that this remains the only legitimate path towards a democratic, stable and inclusive Yemen. We will continue to support Yemen in that endeavour.”
2015-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7382 (2015) · source
“Malaysia is deeply alarmed at the unravelling situation in the country with the unilateral takeover of the Government by the Houthis, the increasing threat of terrorism, the looming secession in the south and the dire humanitarian crisis. We hope that the resolution adopted today, of which Malaysia was a sponsor, will send a clear and unmistakable signal to all parties in Yemen that any efforts to derail the political transition in the country, whether directly or indirectly, are unacceptable. We also call on the Houthis to immediately release the Yemeni President, Prime Minister and Cabinet Ministers from house arrest. We highly appreciate the tireless efforts by Mr. Jamal Benomar, Special Adviser of the Secretary- General for Yemen, to salvage the dialogue among all parties. We reiterate our strong backing for his work.”
2015-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7382 (2015) · source
“I thank you, Mr. President, for convening today's meeting, which reflects the urgency of the matter before us. My delegation also commends the Initiative of the Gulf Cooperation Council in coming up with a resolution on Yemen, as well as the efforts by Jordan and the United Kingdom to facilitate discussions on resolution 2201 (2015). This month marks the fourth anniversary of the revolution in Yemen that sparked the democratic transition in the country on the basis of the aspirations of its people. Yemen was a success model for the region, being the only country with a negotiated political transition arising from the Arab Spring in 2011, which included a clear road map and timeline for for an inclusive democratic transition. Unfortunately, Yemen is currently in real danger of backsliding into civil war and sectarian conflict.”
2015-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7382 (2015) · source
“We strongly condemn any attempt to spread hate and instigate interreligious violence, including by desecrating cultural and religious sites. As a multiracial and multireligious country, Malaysia has its share of difficulties and challenges in ensuring a united, stable and prosperous country. We believe that the value and practice of moderation is crucial in bridging differences, as it calls for mutual respect, acceptance and understanding among the various groups. We also need to prevent political, social and economic marginalization in order to ensure unity and stability in a multi-ethnic society. In that regard, Malaysia stands ready to support Kosovo on its path towards nation-building, inclusive democracy, reconciliation and economic progress.”
2015-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7377 (2015) · source
“We also welcome the continuing mandate of the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo to further strengthen the rule of law and the judicial institutions in Kosovo towards the path of European integration. Based on the report of the Secretary-General (S/2015/74), from October 2014 to January 2015 a number of peaceful demonstrations were held in Kosovo, mainly to protest against prevailing social and economic conditions. Malaysia hopes that the new Government will take heed of the demands of its citizens for political, social and economic reform to improve their living standards. Malaysia welcomes the ongoing cooperation among the religious communities in Kosovo, including in protecting cultural and religious heritage. Such cooperation could serve as a bridge in building confidence and trust among the religious communities in Kosovo.”
2015-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7377 (2015) · source
“Malaysia also wishes to see progress in the establishment of a specialist court, agreed to between Kosovo and the EU, to try cases arising from the findings of the EU Special Investigative Task Force last year. Progress in establishing the specialist court to try possible crimes against humanity is vital in promoting reconciliation and closure among the communities in Kosovo. Malaysia welcomes the stable security situation in Kosovo, as reported by Special Representative of the Secretary-General Zarif. We fully support the important role played by UNMIK to promote security, stability and respect for human rights in Kosovo and the region.”
2015-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7377 (2015) · source
“Despite the stalled dialogue at the highest level, due to the delay in the formation of the Kosovo Government in the second half of last year, Malaysia is pleased to note that the EU-led dialogue has nevertheless continued at the technical level. In December 2014, Serbia's Constitutional Court declined a request made by the Democratic Party of Serbia to review the constitutionality of the 19 April 2013 First Agreement of Principles Governing the Normalization of Relations between Serbia and Kosovo. Given the Court's decision, Malaysia hopes that all parties in Serbia and Kosovo will remain committed to, and ensure the full implementation of, the agreements signed by their Governments under the auspices of the European Union in Brussels. Indeed, that is the only way forward towards a better common future for both Serbia and Kosovo.”
2015-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7377 (2015) · source
“We commend the key role played by President Atifete Jahjaga in facilitating that outcome, as well as her unwavering efforts to engage with the political leaders in Kosovo. With the formation of the coalition Government, we call on all parties to close ranks and work closely together, based on the collective responsibility to a democratic, stable and prosperous future. We also take note of the agreement between the coalition parties to establish the association of Serb municipalities within several months' time, and look forward to seeing progress on that long-contentious issue. Malaysia fully supports the normalization of relations between Kosovo and Serbia and welcomes the resumption of the political dialogue between Pristina and Belgrade, facilitated by the European Union (EU) in Brussels, next week.”
2015-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7377 (2015) · source
“I thank Mr. Farid Zarif, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK), for his briefing. My delegation welcomes His Excellency Mr. Ivica Dacie, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Serbia, and His Excellency Mr. Hashim Thaci, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Kosovo, and thank them both for their statements. Malaysia joins other countries in welcoming the recent formation of the Government in Kosovo, following the legislative elections in June of last year. After a six-month delay, we applaud the power-sharing agreement between the coalition parties, based on a spirit of compromise and inclusiveness.”
2015-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7377 (2015) · source
“We hope that the discussion today provides valuable perspectives that will be taken into account in the various review processes that are ongoing this year, including the global study and high-level review of the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000). The intersection of the reviews on peace operations, peacebuilding and women and peace and security provides a unique opportunity to ensure that the rights of women and girls are threaded throughout the efforts to maintain international peace and security.”
2015-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7374 (2015) · source
“For example, disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programmes must be able to address the needs of former women and girl combatants, who often face stigmatization for their non-traditional involvement in conflict. Given that women are often thrust into positions of responsibility in times of conflict and in post-conflict scenarios, Malaysia believes that women and girls must be given the tools and the opportunity to rebuild their lives through education and economic opportunities. On a related note, ensuring accountability and justice for serious violations is also a crucial means of guaranteeing long-term protection for women and girls. We believe that tackling impunity through strengthened justice mechanisms should be made a priority.”
2015-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7374 (2015) · source
“Malaysia believes that creating an environment conducive to the long-term protection of women and girls is as important as addressing immediate concerns in conflict situations. In the context of post- conflict peacebuilding, the establishment of a secure environment that would allow for development and growth and for the building of domestic institutions and capacities must be prioritized. Properly implemented, such initiatives would contribute positively to preventing a relapse into conflict. The active participation of women and girls must be encouraged so as to ensure that they can contribute to ensuring that adequate strategies are developed in post-conflict settings.”
2015-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7374 (2015) · source
“Mindful of the need for such multidimensional training, the Malaysian Peacekeeping Centre has and continues to collaborate with the Department of Peacekeeping Operations to provide training on various aspects of peacekeeping for countries in Asia and beyond. To date, the Centre has provided training to roughly 2,000 peacekeepers from over 50 countries. Most recently, the Centre, with the assistance of the United Nations Development Programme and several donor Governments, including Japan and Norway, has embarked on a new training programme to cater to the complex and multidimensional nature of new peacekeeping mandates. The current phase of the project, which runs from March 2014 to December 2015, involves developing training manuals and modules on gender, cultural diversity in peacekeeping operations and the protection of civilians.”
2015-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7374 (2015) · source
“In that regard, Malaysia shares the View that peacekeepers and civilian personnel deployed in the field must be equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge so that they may navigate complex environments involving multiple actors fulfilling diverse roles and mandates. Therefore, it is important that peacekeeping missions mandated to carry out protection of civilians tasks are also supported with adequate means to do so, including through the provision of resources and training for that purpose. In that connection, Malaysia believes that standardized training is especially important to ensure a clear understanding of the general peacekeeping mandate, including the protection of civilians component where applicable, and to take into account gender considerations and sensitivity.”
2015-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7374 (2015) · source
“Additionally, we support the Gender Forward Looking Strategy 2014-2018 and hope that it will be fully implemented in the context of fulfilling protection of civilians mandates, including by ensuring that an appropriate number of gender advisers and women protection advisers are deployed to peacekeeping missions where mandated. Malaysia also wishes to underscore that Blue Helmets mandated to protect women and girls must be held to the highest standards. Therefore, we call for the strict implementation of the zero-tolerance policy for sexual exploitation and abuse by United Nations personnel. Peacekeeping mandates have evolved over time to become more complex and multidimensional.”
2015-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7374 (2015) · source
“Given the unique and disproportionate impact of armed conflict on women and girls, Malaysia also believes it is relevant to assess whether current protection of civilians efforts adequately address their concerns and needs. In that regard, we note that the Department of Peacekeeping Operations has developed a three-tiered approach to the protection of civilians and believe that such approach provides a useful way to frame the discussions on the protection of civilians in general and the protection of women and girls in particular.”
2015-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7374 (2015) · source
“In that regard, one key aspect that could benefit from more focused attention relates to the tendency of policymakers to view women and girls as victims and to design protection measures based on that perception. Malaysia holds the View that much more could be done to recognize the role of women as agents for action. Such recognition could further empower them to play an active role in creating a protection environment that comprehensively addresses their immediate and long- term needs. We all agree that the protection of civilians is one of the most visible and key functions of a significant number of existing peacekeeping operations. In that context, Malaysia reaffirms its support for prioritizing the protection of civilians mandates of those peacekeeping missions.”
2015-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7374 (2015) · source
“We continue to note with deep concern that in many violent crises around the world, non-combatant women, girls and children comprise the vast majority of those in desperate need of protection and humanitarian assistance. Malaysia shares the assessment that women and girls are particularly vulnerable and face specific risks in conflict situations. We are deeply disturbed by the increasing trend of the deliberate targeting of women and girls by belligerents in violent conflicts. While great strides have been made in recognizing the differentiated impact of armed conflict on women and girls and in the corresponding efforts to respond to their needs since the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000), Malaysia is of the view that more could be done.”
2015-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7374 (2015) · source
“I thank you, Mr. President, for convening this important open debate. I would also like to thank all the briefers for their statements and to welcome the participation of non-governmental organizations in this Council meeting. Malaysia reiterates the importance it attaches to general principles on the protection of civilians in armed conflict, and in particular to the protection of women and girls in such situations. As a member of the Council, Malaysia is keenly aware of the significant responsibility shouldered in that regard and reiterates its commitment to continue to contribute to efforts further implementing such principles.”
2015-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7374 (2015) · source
“In conclusion, I wish to once again express my delegation's heartfelt appreciation to you and your team, Mr. President, for the exemplary manner in which you guided the Council's work this this month. We are pleased and honoured to have worked with you in furthering the aims and purposes of the Council. I would also like to take this opportunity to congratulate the delegation of China on its upcoming presidency of the Council next month. Malaysia stands ready to work closely with China and all Council members in pursuit of our common goals and objectives.”
2015-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7373 (2015) · source
“Malaysia notes that the "Any other business" agenda item continues to be used by countries to discuss certain issues on an exceptional or urgent basis. We support the continued use of that practice, as it affords the Council the ability to convene and react quickly to emerging issues and developing situations. We also note the convening of the Arria Formula meeting initiated by Lithuania on the role of human rights components in United Nations peacekeeping and political missions. We value the opportunity provided to exchange views with colleagues on the ground, in particular on how the Council could better support not only their mandates but the mandates of peacekeeping and political missions as a whole. We believe that greater use could be made of the Arria Formula format.”
2015-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7373 (2015) · source
“Moving forward, we hope that Council members will continue to work towards bridging differences in order to discharge the Council's Charter-mandated responsibilities. Malaysia reaffirms its commitment to contributing in that regard. On working methods, Malaysia is pleased to note the Council's continued use of technology, including through the use of video-teleconferencing facilities, to engage and interact with the United Nations presence on the ground. We believe that such practices should continue. We also note that, on many occasions, the Council has reacted promptly to address certain developing situations, including through the early issuance of press statements. We believe that prompt reactions by the Council are an important feature of its work and should continue.”
2015-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7373 (2015) · source
“We share the Council's deepening concern on the markedly increasing number of terrorist attacks around the world. In addition, we remain deeply concerned by the escalations ofarmed conflict and violence in several situations around the world. In this context, we are disappointed that the Council was unable to reach consensus on addressing the deteriorating situation in Yemen. At the same time, the deteriorating humanitarian situations in several conflict areas, including Palestine, Syria and Ukraine, continue to remain high on the Council's agenda. It is a matter of concern that the Council remains sharply divided on these situations. The incident in southern Lebanon yesterday is yet another grim reminder of how untenable the current situation in the Middle East is.”
2015-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7373 (2015) · source
“For instance, we recall that, for this month, the Council has adopted several important resolutions - resolution 2196 (2015) on the situation in Central African Republic, resolution 2197 (2015) on Cyprus, and resolution 2198 (2015) on the Democratic Republic of the Congo. On that note, my delegation would like to emphasize that the quality of the Council's resolutions lies in their implementation and follow-up. Malaysia hopes that all relevant parties will commit to implement the provisions of those resolutions. The Council must remain vigilant in monitoring the implementation of its resolutions, and we should not hesitate to address instances of non-compliance. In addition, the Council has also discussed and pronounced itself on a number of issues and situations through numerous statements to the press.”
2015-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7373 (2015) · source
“The fact that the Council remains engaged and meets more frequently on various issues and situations on its agenda indicates the importance and centrality of its role in managing and maintaining international peace and security. Given the enormity and gravity of its responsibility, the Council must continue to ensure that it is able to respond and address such challenges in the most appropriate, effective and timely manner. As you rightly indicated, Mr. President, the Council has adopted a number of important resolutions and made a good number of important pronouncements of position on various developing or escalating situations around the world.”
2015-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7373 (2015) · source
“The themes for the debates - namely, the situation in the Middle East (see S/PV.7360), inclusive development and the maintenance of international peace and security (S/PV.7361), and the protection of civilians - are all current issues and brought about broad participation from non-Council members, attesting to the importance of these issues. At this stage, I would like to share some of the reflections, insights and experience that Malaysia has gained after joining the Council roughly a month ago. The first observation is on how quickly time passes when one is a Council member. Secondly, and although I note that this point has been raised before, I feel compelled to reiterate it. The Council's work appears to have increased over time and continues to do so.”
2015-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7373 (2015) · source
“Malaysia shares the assessment that the Council's visit to Haiti was especially timely. We believe that the visit provided the necessary impetus for the parties in Haiti to continue to pursue peaceful negotiations with a view to resolving their differences and in order to overcome the deadlock over electoral reforms, which has prevented the country from realizing its political and socioeconomic potential for far too long. Malaysia also commends Chile for organizing three open debates during the course of its presidency.”
2015-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7373 (2015) · source
“I would like to thank you, Sir, for convening this wrap-up session for the month of January 2015 in open format. As Malaysia has stated before, open meetings of this nature allow for greater transparency and afford better insight into the work of the Council, especially for non-Council members and other stakeholders. We will continue to support the holding of such sessions. I also take this opportunity to thank you personally, Cristian, and your team at the Chilean Mission for guiding us through the Council's work in January with great leadership, wisdom and patience. At the same time, I would like to thank you and Ambassador Samantha for the briefings on the Council's recent mission to Haiti (see S/PV.7372), which, in our view, went smoothly and successfully.”
2015-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7373 (2015) · source
“We reiterate our call to the relevant parties to explore all possible avenues for finding a peaceful solution. We are committed to playing a constructive role in the Council in order to de-escalate the crisis and see talks resume so as to restore Ukraine's stability and territorial integrity.”
2015-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7368 (2015) · source
“The latest developments in eastern Ukraine prove that a diplomatic and political solution is more urgent than ever. In that regard, Malaysia welcomes all efforts that could facilitate a de-escalation of the crisis and contribute to ending the conflict, including the possibility of resuming Geneva- format negotiations. As Malaysia stated last week (see S/PV.7365), a military solution would be in no one's interests in the long run and would not be suitable. Seventy years after the establishment of the United Nations, we still see blatant disregard today for the core principles of the Charter of the United Nations, particularly respect for countries' sovereignty and territorial integrity. Malaysia urges the relevant parties to reflect on the consequences of such actions for their long-term interests and international standing.”
2015-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7368 (2015) · source
“It is most unfortunate that the latest violence in Mariupol did not even merit the Security Council's condemnation, owing to a lack of consensus among Council members on the draft press statement. Malaysia calls for an independent investigation into the incidents. The perpetrators of such heinous crimes against civilians must be held accountable. We would like to remind the parties to the conflict that they should adhere to international human- rights and humanitarian law. Attacks on humanitarian convoys must also cease immediately. The recent events have seriously undermined the ceasefire agreement reached in September of last year between the conflicting parties. Malaysia strongly urges the relevant parties to comply with their commitments as outlined in the Minsk protocol of5 September and the memorandum of 9 September.”
2015-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7368 (2015) · source
“I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this meeting. We are grateful to Under-Secretary-General Feltman for briefing us at such short notice. Malaysia is alarmed at the escalating violence in eastern Ukraine since the last Security Council meeting on the subject (see S/PV.7365), less than a week ago. Since then we have seen a repeat of indiscriminate attacks on civilians. On 22 January a public transport stop in the city of Donetsk was shelled, with as many as 15 people killed and more than 20 civilians injured. Two days later, at least 30 people, including two children, were killed in the city of Mariupol, and more than 100 civilians injured. Malaysia condemns such indiscriminate attacks in the strongest terms.”
2015-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7368 (2015) · source
“Malaysia stands ready to play a constructive role towards de-escalating the crisis and resuming talks to restore Ukraine's stability and territorial integrity. We hope that both sides will adopt a moderate approach and find a mutually acceptable solution. The interest, welfare and security of the people of Ukraine must be given top priority by all parties.”
2015-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7365 (2015) · source
“In this regard, Malaysia condemns any threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of Ukraine, which has brought about the crisis, and views such threats as a violation of the United Nations Charter. Malaysia calls for constructive engagement on all sides and urges the conflicting parties to continue to explore all possible avenues to find a peaceful solution. Malaysia supports every peaceful effort, including international diplomatic initiatives aimed at resolving the situation in Ukraine. We call on all parties to respect the rule of law, including international human rights law and international humanitarian law, to act responsibly and to aim towards finding a peaceful settlement.”
2015-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7365 (2015) · source
“After the downing of MH-l7, which killed 298 civilians and shocked the world last summer, Malaysia hoped that the tragic incident would push the conflicting parties to de-escalate the situation, cease fighting and engage in a dialogue to reach a political solution to the conflict. Instead the conflict has been prolonged and grown more intense since then, claiming more and more casualties, and causing a humanitarian crisis. It is our conviction that adherence to the principles of the Charter of the United Nations is of paramount importance in maintaining international peace and security. In particular, we affirm our commitment to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, as well as to the principle of non-interference in its internal affairs, as espoused in the Charter.”
2015-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7365 (2015) · source
“The Ukraine crisis has claimed far too many casualties. Close to 5,000 people have been killed, while over 1 million have been displaced. Malaysia is deeply saddened by the recent tragic shelling of a bus transporting civilians on 13 January in the Donetsk region, which caused the death of 12 and injured many more, among them women and children. Malaysia calls for an independent investigation into the incident to hold the perpetrators accountable. That latest incident is yet another instance of senseless killing as the escalating conflict in eastern Ukraine claims more and more innocent victims.”
2015-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7365 (2015) · source