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first: 2011-08-26
most recent: 2015-03-25
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“I thank you, Mr. President, for convening this meeting. My delegation extends its appreciation to Under-Secretary-General Jeffrey Feltman for his in-depth briefing. Malaysia shares the grave concern expressed by Under-Secretary-General Feltman and other Council members on the deteriorating situation on the ground in the east of Ukraine. As expressed by the Secretary- General on 18 January, the severe escalation in fighting, especially at the Donetsk airport, has threatened to unravel the September 2014 ceasefire. With a View to immediately de-escalating the situation, Malaysia calls on the conflicting parties to cease fighting and adhere to their commitments to implementing the Minsk protocol and memorandum in their entirety. A military solution would not be sustainable and would not benefit anyone.”
2015-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7365 (2015) · source
“I also wish to highlight that the concept ofmoderation promoted and practised in Malaysia has managed to produce a unique social cohesion, which enables the multi-racial, multi-religious and multi-ethnic societies in the country to live together in peace and harmony through negotiation, consensus and compromise and to embrace peace and reject any form of extremism and violence for long-term mutual survival, sustainability and resilience. I wish to conclude by emphasizing that Malaysia will continue to support the task of promoting the value of inclusiveness and the holistic vision of international security based on the interdependence of the three pillars of the United Nations system: peace and security, development and human rights.”
2015-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7361 (2015) · source
“Malaysia is also perhaps fortunate, as it is part of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations region, which, since its inception in 1967, has also sought to promote and implement such values. Those are some of the lessons that Malaysia has learned on inclusiveness and on the very real benefits it has brought about in terms of peace, security and stability. We realize that when all segments of societies are guaranteed equal opportunity - economically, socially and politically - and their separate identities are respected, they will become a productive, vibrant part ofthe State, celebrating the richness of its diversity while building and united, strong and stable country.”
2015-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7361 (2015) · source
“As one illusatrion, at independence 70 per cent of the population lived in poverty; according to the latest United Nations Human Development Report for Malaysia, released in 2014, poverty rates stand at 1.7 per cent. In sharing that short anecdote from my country's history, I wish to emphasize that the notions of inclusion and inclusiveness must be given life and must result in tangible outcomes. Malaysia has also found that in order to cement peacebuilding and nation-building efforts, inclusiveness must go hand in hand with other equally important values, including tolerance and moderation. Those values, which are deeply ingrained in the daily lives of our people, have allowed Malaysia to enjoy relative peace, stability and progress since independence.”
2015-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7361 (2015) · source
“The notable strategies included the establishment of New Villages, which gathered communities living near the forest fringes - where they were open to intimidation and coercion by insurgents - nearer to the towns, where the Government provided basic infrastructure and amenities, including housing, water, electricity and, most importantly, security. The increased sense of security, coupled with new-found economic opportunities for the New Villagers, succeeded in winning the hearts and minds of the people. The security guarantees provided by the Government meant that the people were free to focus their time and energy on improving their economic situation. The implementation of this and other bold plans and strategies has borne fruit.”
2015-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7361 (2015) · source
“Upon achieving independence in 1957, social cleavages along ethnic lines - where the identification of race with particular occupations was especially pronounced - resulted in significant inequality of income and wealth. Consequently, mistrust and even animosity among the various communities were widespread. Against the backdrop ofthe ideological confrontations that defined the Cold War era, there was also additional pressure in the form of low-intensity guerilla warfare and terrorism waged by communist insurgents. Such challenges necessitated the implementation of radical strategies in order to achieve the two key objectives of security and poverty eradication.”
2015-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7361 (2015) · source
“We share the view that the challenges faced by multi-ethnic, multi-faith and multicultural societies - especially those in the developing world - seen in terms of implementing or realizing principles of inclusion, are enormous. We further share the view that exclusion is particularly dangerous in multicultural and multi-ethnic States where certain components of society are marginalized or excluded from the mainstream. The task is even more daunting for societies in the post-conflict or transitional phase, given that they would be ill equipped to embark on nation and peacebuilding, much less to address the root causes, such as marginalization and exclusion, that gave rise to the conflict in the first place. As a multi-ethnic, multi-faith and multicultural society itself, Malaysia is keenly aware of such challenges.”
2015-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7361 (2015) · source
“The Government has also taken the necessary measures to create enough opportunities to enable the young people of our country to play a meaningful role in shaping their future. Malaysia also recognizes that the advancement of civil and political rights in the country should keep pace with the significant progress made in the development areas. In this regard, the Government has taken significant measures aimed at further enhancing the exercise and enjoyment of such rights in the country. Malaysia's commitment to the promotion and protection of human rights was demonstrated, among other things, by the establishment of the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia, which is intended to promote awareness and provide education relating to human rights, and advise and assist the Government in formulating legislation and procedures on these matters.”
2015-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7361 (2015) · source
“Ownership over such efforts must lie first and foremost with States and national Governments, supported by partners and stakeholders. The United Nations, including the Council, is well placed to play a pivotal role in supporting such efforts, including through special political missions and peacekeeping missions. Malaysia realizes that in pursuing peace and development, the role played by women is crucial. In that regard, the Government has carried out long-term strategies and programmes to ensure women's equitable share in the acquisition of resources, information, opportunities and the benefits of development. The strategies emphasize equality and justice in the implementation of development policies so that women can optimally contribute and realize their potential in all sectors, in accordance with their capabilities and needs.”
2015-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7361 (2015) · source
“In that context, we welcome discussions such as today's, which allows us to take a deeper look at the underlying causes of various conflict situations. In Malaysia's view, understanding the nexus between peace and security and development is key, given that security is a prerequisite for development and that development is possible only in a peaceful and stable environment. Malaysia remains convinced of the need to proactively promote stable and inclusive societies where radicalization, violence and extremism are totally and completely rejected. Towards that end, States, their partners and stakeholders must spare no effort in identifying and subsequently addressing the factors or conditions that could frustrate the aim of achieving cohesive and inclusive societies.”
2015-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7361 (2015) · source
“For instance, resolutions 2177 (2014) on combating Ebola and 2178 (2014) on combating foreign terrorist fighters are examples where the Council effectively galvanized and rallied the international community to recognize and address such scourges against humanity. The Council has been at the forefront in promoting the principles of inclusiveness for sustainable peace with a view to preventing future conflicts, as reflected in a number of its statements and decisions on a number of situations around the world. Additionally, the establishment of the Peacebuilding Commission was a tangible manifestation of the Council's commitment in that regard. That have been said, Malaysia believes that there is room for a more strategic and more holistic approach to dealing with traditional and non-traditional threats to international peace and security.”
2015-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7361 (2015) · source
“From the Middle East to Africa, from Asia to Europe, more and more civilians have been and continue to be caught in a seemingly endless spiral of vicious and violent conflict. An important dimension ofmany ofthese ongoing conflicts is their intra-State or intranational nature and the increasing prominence of non-State actors as drivers of conflict. By virtue of our increasingly globalized, interlinked and interdependent world, today we are also collectively faced with other non-traditional threats to international peace and security, such as viral pandemics, cross-border terrorism and climate change, among others. Against such threats, the Council has demonstrated its resilience and adaptability by recognizing and responding to their changing nature.”
2015-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7361 (2015) · source
“I wish to congratulate you, Madam, and Chile for convening this open debate. Malaysia is pleased to see you presiding over the Council. We add our voice in welcoming the adoption of presidential statement S/PRST/2015/3. We are mindful of the instrumental role you played as the first Executive Director of UN-Women, and your presence here today reinforces the message on inclusiveness and on the critical linkages among development, international peace and security and human rights, which together constitute the pillars of the Organisation. I also wish to thank Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon; Ambassador Antonio Patriota of Brazil, Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission; and Ms. Leymah Gbowee, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate for 2011, for their presentations. We meet today against the background of an increasingly turbulent world.”
2015-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7361 (2015) · source
“We look forward to contributing to the maintenance of international peace and security and to upholding the Charter of the United Nations, including through our long-held value of moderation as a useful tool to counter extremism, reconcile differences and resolve disputes. As Malaysia takes its seat on the Security Council, I wish to reaffirm my delegation's readiness to cooperate and engage constructively with all interested partners and stakeholders on all issues before the Council, including the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.”
2015-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7360 (2015) · source
“The disturbing developments in the world today, and in the Middle East in particular, reflect the urgent need for a comprehensive approach to countering extremism and terrorism, including by addressing the underlying contributing factors, and not through the use of force alone. The voices of moderation must prevail against those who espouse hate, ignorance, violence and extremism. We must summon the political will required to bridge differences and restore stability to the lives of all the peoples of the Middle East, regardless of religion, ethnicity or nationality. In conclusion, Malaysia sincerely hopes to be able to play a constructive role in the Security Council in maintaining international peace and security, particularly in the Middle East.”
2015-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7360 (2015) · source
“Malaysia condemns in the strongest terms the horrific atrocities committed by terrorist groups such as Daesh, which in no way represent the peaceful religion of Islam. We must not let extremism and terrorism gain the upper hand in the region. For the past several years Malaysia has called for an international platform for the silent majority - that is, the voices of moderation - to enable them to come together to counter the growth of extremist sentiments in all their forms. That position is based on the belief that the real divide in the world today is not between East and West, developed and developing countries or Muslims and non-Muslims. The fault line lies rather between moderates and extremists of all religions and beliefs, and in all areas and aspects.”
2015-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7360 (2015) · source
“We also urge that the perpetrators of such heinous crimes be held accountable. With regard to the occupied Syrian Golan, Malaysia reiterates its call for Israel's complete withdrawal from the area, in line with the relevant Security Council resolutions, as well as international law and the Charter. We also call on Israel to cease its violations ofLebanese sovereignty and withdraw its troops from the occupied territories in Lebanon, in accordance with resolution 1701 (2006). The Middle East has seen a deeply worrying surge in extremism and terrorism, including in Syria, Yemen, Lebanon and Iraq. It is no coincidence that extremism and terrorism have gained ground against a backdrop of prolonged political conflict and highly unstable socioeconomic situations in those countries.”
2015-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7360 (2015) · source
“However, we are gravely concerned about the use of chlorine for hostile purposes in Syria, as described in the reports of the OPCW's fact-finding mission. We also remain deeply concerned about the massive and deteriorating humanitarian situation in Syria. We urge all parties in Syria to respect international human rights law and international humanitarian law, and to implement the various Council decisions and resolutions on humanitarian access. As Chair of the Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict, Malaysia is concerned about the scale, scope and gravity of violations committed against children in Syria. We strongly condemn the widespread incidence of grave violations against children and call on all parties to protect and uphold the rights of all children in Syria.”
2015-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7360 (2015) · source
“Moving on to Syria, Malaysia strongly supports all efforts to find a diplomatic and peaceful solution to the Syrian crisis through dialogue and negotiations, especially through the Special Envoy of the Secretary- General for Syria, Mr. Staffan de Mistura. We will continue to support a comprehensive political settlement of the Syrian crisis based on the Geneva communique' (S/2012/522, annex). We note that there will be a meeting of the parties in the very near future and look forward to being apprised of developments by the Special Envoy. Malaysia welcomes the progress made by the United Nations and the Organization for the Prevention of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) on eliminating chemical weapons in Syria.”
2015-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7360 (2015) · source
“Instead, the parameters and time frame could provide much-needed pressure on both sides to return to the negotiating table in order to arrive at ajust, lasting, comprehensive and peaceful settlement to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. Malaysia wishes to see peace talks and negotiations between Palestine and Israel continue. We repeat our call on the international community, and the Security Council in particular, to shoulder its responsibilities under the Charter to resolve the conflict and act as honest brokers to the conflicting parties in order to ensure long-term peace, security and stability in the region. However, negotiations should not take forever and should be carried out within a reasonable time frame.”
2015-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7360 (2015) · source
“They definitely represent a preferable and more legitimate path to achieving the legitimate right to self-determination than that of resorting to violence and extremism. It is thus in everyone's interest to embrace Palestine as a responsible member of the international community, bound by the rules and norms of international law. We commend France's effort towards the end of 2014 in taking an initiative to try to bridge the gaps between Council members on the issue of Palestine. The parameters for the peace agreement proposed by France and subsequently taken up by Palestine provide a good basis for further negotiations. They demonstrate that a Security Council resolution on Palestine, despite allergic reactions from certain parties, is not necessarily incompatible with peace talks.”
2015-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7360 (2015) · source
“As the Council is aware, earlier this month Palestine acceded to various international conventions and treaties on issues such as cluster munitions, the law of the sea, the International Criminal Court and transnational organized crime. Such moves should not be seen as undermining orjeopardizing the peace talks. The international community should rather welcome them as a step in the right direction. In Malaysia's view, in acceding to such international conventions and treaties, Palestine's actions will be constrained by and evaluated against internationally agreed norms and standards. Such actions will also help to deter the commission of war crimes and to end impunity for the parties on both sides of the conflict.”
2015-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7360 (2015) · source
“Let us not forget that the State of Israel was created by the United Nations following a General Assembly vote in 1947 (resolution 181 (II)). The State of Israel did not come into being through bilateral negotiations with its neighbours, and yet we deny a similar path to Palestine and criticize any attempt by Palestine to seek fulfilment at the United Nations of its right to self-determination as unilateral action. Considering the prolonged deadlock in efforts to resolve the conflict through bilateral negotiations, the Security Council should step in and shoulder its responsibility under the Charter of the United Nations to address the situation, which constitutes a threat to international peace and security that extends beyond the region's boundaries.”
2015-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7360 (2015) · source
“However, little progress has been made with their resumption, while the conditions on the ground worsen and move further and further away from a two-State solution, owing to increasing illegal Israeli settlements and the continuing construction of a wall of separation in the occupied Palestinian territory, among other actions. Faced as we are with more than 60 years of failure to resolve the conflict, the current deadlock in negotiations and the increasingly unlikely future of a two-State solution, Malaysia no longer sees the wisdom in insisting that the only possible route to resolving the Palestinian-Israeli conflict is through bilateral negotiations, a position that serves only to perpetuate the status quo.”
2015-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7360 (2015) · source
“Malaysia wishes to reiterate and reaffirm its long- standing support for a just and lasting solution to the question of Palestine, based on a two-State solution and the legitimate right to self-determination of the Palestinian people in an independent State, living side by side in peace and security with Israel, based on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital. We remain committed to the implementation of internationally recognized initiatives such as the Arab Peace Initiative, the Oslo Accords, the Quartet road map, the Madrid terms of reference and the relevant Security Council resolutions. We commend the diplomatic efforts of the United States to try to revive the peace talks.”
2015-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7360 (2015) · source
“Malaysia regrets the fact that the year 2014 ended with yet another disappointing and crushing blow to the Palestinian people and their aspirations, as the window of opportunity once again slammed shut on their dreams of self-determination. The peace talks brokered by the United States stalled, another war broke out in Gaza, with catastrophic consequences, and the Security Council failed to adopt a draft resolution (S/2014/9l6) aimed at setting a deadline for ending the Israeli occupation. The year also marked the tenth anniversary of the International Court of Justice's 2004 advisory opinion on Israel's construction of a wall in the occupied Palestinian Territory, an opinion that for the past 10 years has unfortunately been completely ignored and remains unimplemented.”
2015-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7360 (2015) · source
“I wish to thank the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Chile for convening and presiding over this open debate. I also wish to also thank Assistant Secretary-General ad interim Toyberg- Frandzen for his briefing. We just left behind the year 2014, which the United Nations declared as the International Year of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. The international community believed and hoped that 2014 would be a critical year for Israeli-Palestinian peace and that it could further promote solidarity with the Palestinian people and generate further momentum and international support for the realization of their inalienable rights, denied for too long.”
2015-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7360 (2015) · source
“To this end, Malaysia is committed to working together with all partners to support and promote peace efforts in countries emerging from conflict.”
2015-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7359 (2015) · source
“Malaysia wishes to express its deep gratitude to the Peacebuilding Commission for the progress achieved in countries such as Liberia, Sierra Leone and Burundi. We are fully supportive of the aims and objectives underlying the establishment of the Peacebuilding Commission, as well as the excellent work that the Commission has undertaken to date. In conclusion, Malaysia looks forward to the outcome of the 2015 review of the peacebuilding architecture with a view to further improving the United Nations' peacebuilding efforts. We believe that the review will be in a position to acknowledge the potential of the Peacebuilding Commission as an advisory body and as a support to countries emerging from conflict.”
2015-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7359 (2015) · source
“We are of the view that resource mobilization should not end at fundraising alone, but should broaden the base and securing the buy-in of traditional and new bilateral and multilateral donors to engage in support of peacebuilding processes in the countries concerned. In Malaysia's view, efforts should also be made to develop the revenue-generation capacity of those countries. We believe that this would be an important step in strengthening the governance of countries and preventing relapses into conflict. This would also entail greater responsibility and legitimacy for the Government and call on support from Member States in providing training to enhance administration and governance. My delegation well welcomes the adoption earlier of presidential statement S/PRST/2015/2 as the outcome of this briefing.”
2015-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7359 (2015) · source
“Malaysia believes that regional engagement and commitment are imperative for stable and sustainable peace. There is a need to ensure that the perspectives, interests and concerns of regional actors and neighbouring countries are factored into a broader political strategy in support of countries emerging from conflict. As for the case of the Ebola outbreak, the Peacebuilding Commission has been instrumental in maintaining the focus of the international community on the Ebola crisis and in coordinating efforts among all partners, including regional and subregional organizations. Malaysia welcomes the efforts of the Peacebuilding Commission in the area of resource mobilization.”
2015-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7359 (2015) · source
“In Malaysia's view, engaging women in peacebuilding, settlement and post-conflict decision-making processes is vital to ensuring sustainable recovery and long-term peace. In this regard, more effort is needed to take forward to Secretary-General's seven-point action plan on gender- responsive peacekeeping, particularly on gender- responsive civilian capacity, women's representation in post-conflict governance and conflict resolution. We welcome the fact that there are other players in the peacebuilding field, such as the World Bank and the African Development Bank. The Commission's efforts to strengthen partnerships with international financial institutions on the basis of complementarity between their respective roles in support of national peacebuilding strategies should be further continued.”
2015-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7359 (2015) · source
“In this regard, Malaysia reiterates its position that there should be greater connectivity and interaction between the Peacebuilding Commission and the Security Council so as to enhance further work in the development of practical peacebuilding policies. My delegation reaffirms that efforts to support post-conflict countries must be premised on the principle of national ownership. Through national ownership, any policy of post-conflict reconstruction, institution-building and the formulation of an economic development programme will reflect the needs of local stakeholders and ensure inclusivity and legitimacy. In addition, the role of women in conflict prevention should be further mainstreamed.”
2015-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7359 (2015) · source
“Malaysia has been a consistent advocate of deepening the relationship between the Peacebuilding Commission and the Security Council. Given its unique composition, the Peacebuilding Commission is well placed to advise the Security Council on many issues, in particular the root causes of conflict, including the socioeconomic causes, and the possible risk of relapse into conflict. Malaysia sees the merit of more frequent formal and informal interaction between the two bodies. In our view, the advice and assessments by the Chairs of country-specific configuration should be considered in a meaningful way by the Council.”
2015-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7359 (2015) · source
“Malaysia continues to believe that the Security Council has benefited from its increased interaction with the Peacebuilding Commission, in particular in the light of the linkages between peacekeeping and peacebuilding. In our view, the integration and coherence of peacekeeping and peacebuilding efforts remain crucial for achieving durable peace and security and for preventing relapses into conflict. Resolution 2086 (2013) highlighted and reaffirmed this important interlinkage in the context of multidimensional peacekeeping missions and expressed the Council's continued willingness to make use of the advisory, advocacy and resource-mobilization roles of the Peacebuilding Commission in peacebuilding activities.”
2015-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7359 (2015) · source
“We believe that these key priorities are interlinked and serve as fundamental principles in assisting countries emerging from conflict. Malaysia is encouraged by the progress made in a number of countries to consolidate peace following conflict despite far-reaching challenges. However, it is distressing and unfortunate that we continue to witness instances of situations relapsing into conflict across various regions today. Against the backdrop of such developments, we believe that there remains room for further improvement in United Nations peacebuilding efforts. We fully share the Secretary-General's view on the need for the United Nations to work in a more integrated and coherent manner in assisting countries emerging from conflict. In this regard, Malaysia wishes to make the following comments.”
2015-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7359 (2015) · source
“We firmly believe that the Commission plays a significant role, in particular in providing a common platform for international actors working in support of sustainable peace and development in countries emerging from conflict. We support the United Nations continuing efforts to pool all available and relevant resources with a view to assisting countries in post-conflict peacebuilding, recovery, reconstruction and sustainable development. My delegation also wishes to underscore the three key priority directions for the engagement of the United Nations system in peacebuilding, as highlighted by the Secretary-General: inclusivity, institution-building and sustained international support, and mutual accountability.”
2015-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7359 (2015) · source
“I wish to welcome you, Mr. President, to New York and thank you for presiding over this meeting. Your presence today indicates clearly the importance Chile places on this important subject. I would like to thank the Deputy Secretary-General and the Chair ofthe Peacebuilding Commission for their respective briefings. I wish to welcome the Secretary- General's report on peacebuilding in the aftermath of conflict (S/2014/694), which provides a comprehensive overview of progress in United Nations peacebuilding efforts in the aftermath of conflict, including the issue of women in peacebuilding. Malaysia has always placed importance on the Peacebuilding Commission's capacity as an intergovernmental advisory body to provide strategies and approaches on peacebuilding within the United Nations system.”
2015-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7359 (2015) · source
“The United Nations States Members could contribute significantly in this area by paying their annual assessed contributions to the Secretariat in full, on time and without conditions. In conclusion, my delegation wishes to reaffirm its commitment to continue working together with all partners and stakeholders in our collective efforts to advance the cause of international peace and security in Africa and around the world through the United Nations' peacekeeping and peacebuilding agenda.”
2014-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7343 (2014) · source
“This includes support to the planning and management of the ongoing peacekeeping and peacebuilding operations, as well as potential future operations and technical advice and support in the development of policies, guidelines, doctrines and training. The importance of finding a lasting solution to the funding of AU-led peace support operations cannot be over-emphasized. There is clearly an urgent need to enhance the predictability, sustainability and flexibility of financing the AU when undertaking peacekeeping missions under United Nations mandates. In that regard, the international community should consider the establishment of a financing mechanism that could be mobilized quickly as needs arise.”
2014-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7343 (2014) · source
“Given that the maintenance of international peace and security is primarily the responsibility of the Security Council, assisting in the capacity-building and funding of peacekeeping efforts of regional, subregional and other organizations that lack resources for peacekeeping should also be a concern of the Council. We believe that capacity-building and technical support for the AU in the area of peace and security is an important matter that should be addressed accordingly. The need for continuous operational and planning support as well as long-term capacity- building support is clearly established.”
2014-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7343 (2014) · source
“We believe that this could be a valuable forum to strengthen regional efforts and cooperation to combat terrorism and other peace and security challenges across Africa. We also fully support the proposal to have a greater level of coordination between the Security Council and the Peace and Security Council of the AU on their agenda of work, in particular in relation to African issues and related thematic discussions such as the protection of civilians, women and peace and security, and children in armed conflict. As such, we believe there should be greater engagement and interaction between the Presidents of the Security Council and the Peace and Security Council of the AU, in accordance with Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations.”
2014-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7343 (2014) · source
“In that regard, there is a need for the United Nations to build an innovative, flexible, action-oriented and balanced partnership with the AU so as to ensure that Africa's concerns and positions are taken into account when making decisions on matters of fundamental interest to Africa. We also support the idea that there must be greater clarity on how the Security Council should best consult with the Peace and Security Council of the AU on major decisions relating to peace operations. We furthermore note that the United Nations- African Union Joint Task Force on Peace and Security issues recently adopted recommendations to strengthen the exchange of information between the United Nations and AU and promote joint analyses of conflict in order to build a common understanding of the causes and drivers of organized violence in Africa.”
2014-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7343 (2014) · source
“In our view, while cooperation has intensified in recent years, the AU and the United Nations must increase and improve collaboration in the maintenance ofpeace and security in Africa. As such, we fully support the efforts undertaken by both sides to harmonize their approach to crisis management and peacekeeping, as well as to mobilize their resources to bolster regional security, whether in political, civilian or military terms. The partnership can also be further enhanced in a number of ways, including by learning news lessons, developing new tools and intensifying engagement with civil society on issues related to mediation and conflict prevention.”
2014-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7343 (2014) · source
“We further acknowledge the need to strengthen cooperation and develop a more effective partnership with the Peace and Security Council of the AU to address the many security challenges facing Africa. Over the last decade, the AU and subregional organizations have significantly bolstered their own role in building the architecture for peace and security on the African continent. Regional organizations, including the AU, are indeed well positioned to analyse the root causes of conflicts given their knowledge of the region. Such organizations can also provide useful information to enhance the effectiveness of United Nations efforts in the management of conflicts.”
2014-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7343 (2014) · source
“We wish to underscore the importance of developing partnerships between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations and the relevant statutes of the regional and subregional organizations. In that regard, we are encouraged to note the progress made in the ongoing cooperation between the United Nations and the African Union (AU), which is manifested in the ongoing capacity-building efforts in many important areas, including mediation, peacekeeping and peacebuilding. We note the structured annual consultative meetings that have been established between the United Nations and the Peace and Security Council of the AU.”
2014-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7343 (2014) · source
“At the outset, I wish to congratulate you, Sir, and Chad on assuming the presidency of the Security Council for this month. I also wish to address my delegation's appreciation to you and your team for having convened this important open debate and for the thought-provoking concept note on this issue (S/2014/879, annex). Allow me to also thank the Secretary-General, His Excellency Mr. Ban Ki-moon, and the African Union High Representative for Mali and the Sahel, His Excellency Mr. Pierre Buyoya, for their briefings on this issue. Malaysia associates itself with the statement delivered by the representative of Iran on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement.”
2014-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7343 (2014) · source
“In that regard, my delegation also wishes to express its appreciation for efforts to improve the implementation of arrangements for monitoring, analysis and reporting to the Council, including providing gender-sensitive conflict analysis throughout the reporting chain. The commitment of the international community to the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) and subsequent, related resolutions, including resolutions 2106 (2013) and 2122 (2013), is today being tested in our response to the dire situation of displaced women and girls worldwide. For the sake of millions of innocent women and children, it is a test that we cannot afford to fail.”
2014-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7289 (2014) · source
“In that regard we are encouraged by the increasing trend of women's participation in United Nations-supported peace negotiations and the inclusion of content specific to the women and peace and security agenda in peace agreements. We echo calls for enhanced attention to the role of women in early warning, mediation and prevention initiatives at the community level as well as the engagement of women in efforts to address the root causes of conflicts. Malaysia is determined to ensure that the plight of women and girls in situations of armed conflict continues to receive the sustained attention of the Security Council. We support all efforts to continue mainstreaming the issue of women and peace and security in the work of the Council.”
2014-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7289 (2014) · source
“The international community must remain vigilant against the forces of violent extremism that have led to much of the recent mass displacement. Malaysia condemns the violence wrought by militant extremism, resulting in untold suffering and gross violations of human rights, especially towards women and children. We believe that a key strategy in combating such extremist ideology is promoting moderation and inclusivity. That requires ensuring that all stakeholders in society, especially women, are empowered and given a voice. Malaysia reiterates its belief that the equal, full and active participation of women is key to conflict prevention, peacekeeping and peacebuilding.”
2014-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7289 (2014) · source