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“We need to end the repressive Israeli occupation. Meanwhile, in facing other complex challenges in the Middle East region, such as Syria and Libya, we commend the strong support provided by the EU on the United Nations-led political dialogue in both countries. The massive humanitarian crisis arising from the influx of migrants and refugees from Syria and Libya prove too challenging for any one organization or country to handle alone. We therefore applaud the critical role played by the EU in supporting Syrian refugees whether within the EU's territories or in the host countries in the Middle East through its migration policy and humanitarian aid.”
2016-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7705 (2016) · source
“Malaysia welcomes the constructive and objective role played by the EU as a member of the Quartet. We would like to see a more active role played by the EU in this regard, including as an honest broker, in View of the absence of leadership and political will in the Council on the Israeli- Palestinian conflict. As one of the most important and influential regional organizations, we believe the EU we could pave the way in the Israel-Palestinian conflict by using the tools at its disposal to end decades impunity and ensure adherence to international law, freedom and respect for human rights, which are core values of the EU. In view of the deteriorating situation on the ground and the slow death of the two-State solution, we need to move away from the previous practice of managing the conflict it to addressing its root causes.”
2016-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7705 (2016) · source
“I thank you, Mr. President, for organizing this important briefing. I too welcome Her Excellency Ms. Federica Mogherini, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, back to the Council and thank her for her statement. Malaysia reaffirms its full support for strengthening cooperation with regional and subregional organizations under Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations. As an established regional organization that shares the values and principles of the United Nations, we highly value the role played by the European Union (EU) in promoting peace, stability and development in its region and beyond. We listened careful to Her Excellency Mogherini's update on the role played by the EU in the Middle East Quartet, including its participation in the international conference in Paris last week.”
2016-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7705 (2016) · source
“I wish to conclude by taking this opportunity to commend the tenacious work of Special Representative Bangura and her Office, as well as the Team of Experts on the Rule of Law and Sexual Violence in Conflict and United Nations Action against Sexual Violence in Conflict in providing analysis and catalysing responses in this field. We assure them of our continued support for their work. I also share Ms. Bangura's concluding remarks when she says thatjustice may be delayed, but it will not be denied.”
2016-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7704 (2016) · source
“In addition, we support the provision of timely and comprehensive assistance and health-care services for survivors of conflict-related sexual violence to aid their recovery and reintegration into their communities. Furthermore, we encourage donors to channel consistent funding to reintegration programmes that empower women and girls, especially livelihood programmes and education opportunities. As we mark the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict later this month, Malaysia joins the international community in pledging its solidarity with all the survivors and victims of sexual violence in conflict. Their dignity and determination in overcoming immense suffering provide powerful testimony and serve as a reminder for us to redouble our efforts to eradicate sexual violence in conflict.”
2016-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7704 (2016) · source
“Survivors of sexual violence often suffer twice over - first from the heinous acts themselves and then from the subsequent stigman ofbeing victims. The stigmatization can last for generations, particularly for children born to victims of sexual violence, who are sometimes unjustly abandoned or shunned by their communities. This undeserved stigmatization must be countered by promoting greater compassion, understanding and awareness from the grass roots to the highest political level. We strongly encourage the engagement of civil society, community and religious leaders in reversing negative perceptions of survivors of sexual violence, especially children born to victims of sexual violence, who have often been overlooked in reintegration efforts.”
2016-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7704 (2016) · source
“More importantly, we have taken and continue to take measures to improve our response, which is based on a comprehensive approach involving a wide range of partners and stakeholders. For instance, the Government of Malaysia directly supports the work of 75 non-governmental organizations working to support victims of human trafficking in the country by providing essential services such as legal, medical and logistic assistance. At the enforcement level, we maintain strong links and cooperation between ASEANAPOL and INTERPOL to disrupt, degrade and dismantle regional and international trafficking networks. The rescue, recovery and reintegration of women, children and men affected by conflict-related sexual violence must lie at the heart of our actions.”
2016-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7704 (2016) · source
“In support of such concerted action to prevent and combat human trafficking, the States members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (SEAN) signed the ASEAN Convention against Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children, in Kuala Lumpur in November 2015, with a View to promoting intra-regional cooperation, including in the investigation and prosecution of perpetrators, the sharing of information, and capacity-building. My delegation is fully aware of the challenges faced in combating human trafficking, as noted by the Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons, especially women and children. Malaysia remains committed to addressing this scourge.”
2016-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7704 (2016) · source
“In that regard, Malaysia welcomes the recommendations of the Secretary-General in his Plan of Action to Prevent Violent Extremism, emphasizing the protection, participation and empowerment of women as central considerations in strategies to counter terrorism and violent extremism. In addressing cross-border crime, such as trafficking, the cooperation of regional bodies and Member States is imperative, particularly where trafficking routes span conflict zones and conflict- related sexual violence is involved.”
2016-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7704 (2016) · source
“The blatant and outrageous exploitation of women and girls to fuel the activities of terrorist groups calls on us to expend existing strategies in counter-terrorism, including to curb the financial flows to terrorist groups arising from conflict-related sexual Violence. We believe that this issue should be given greater focus at the fifth review of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy this month. While the conceptual debate around terrorism and violent extremism remains ongoing, we would be remiss to overlook the crucial role that women can and do play in the prevention and mitigation of these twin phenomena.”
2016-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7704 (2016) · source
“These horrifying trends in conflict- related sexual violence demand renewed attention and innovative responses from the international community, which we hope will be extensively explored during this discussion, to which we offer the following contribution. This year's report of the Secretary-General on conflict-related sexual violence (S/2016/361) presents further disturbing evidence of the premeditated, systematic and strategic use of sexual violence targeting women and girls by terrorists and violent extremist groups. Sexual violence against women and girls is a shockingly common reality in conflict zones. In their world of enslavement, they are used to lure and recruit combatants with the promise of wives and sex slaves to extract ransom from communities or as a means to obtain funds through sex trafficking.”
2016-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7704 (2016) · source
“Today's open debate further reveals the alarming and pervasive link between human trafficking and the perpetration of conflict-related sexual violence. Evidently, the mass displacement of populations due to armed conflict has exacerbated the vulnerabilities of women and girls, increasing their susceptibility to being preyed upon by unscrupulous actors for sex trafficking. We continue to witness the horrific impact of sexual violence being used not only as an abhorrent tactic of war, but also as a despicable tactic of terror by non-State armed groups, including through abductions, forced marriages, sexual slavery and the trafficking of women and girls.”
2016-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7704 (2016) · source
“I also wish to acknowledge the commitment, depth of expertise and testimonies shared by the panel of briefers: the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Zainab Bangura; the Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons, especially women and children, Maria Grazia Giammarinaro; and Ms. Lisa Davis in their statements. Malaysia welcomes the adoption on 16 December 2015 of presidential statement S/PRST/2015/25, which recognized the impact ofhuman trafficking in situations of armed conflict, particularly on vulnerable groups such as women and children. It was an important step towards mobilizing coordinated and sustained actions to address human trafficking as a threat to international peace and security.”
2016-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7704 (2016) · source
“Allow me to begin by congratulating France on assuming the presidency of the Security Council for the month of June, and by expressing my delegation's full confidence in your able stewardship, Sir. This is already evidenced on the second day of France's presidency through the convening of an open debate on conflict-related sexual violence, with a focus on the human trafficking dimensions. We commend this French initiative and the useful concept note guiding our discussions today (S/2016/496, annex). I also wish to commend the Egyptian delegation for its successful presidency last month. My delegation expresses its appreciation to Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for his remarks, and reiterates our firm support for United Nations efforts to combat sexual violence in conflict.”
2016-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7704 (2016) · source
“In my community, the people do not wish to emigrate or change their way of life, but their environment is changing despite themselves and they have no control over it. We must therefore strengthen actions allowing them to preserve their way of life and culture by supporting pastoralism and family farming. We welcome the major projects in urban areas, but the small-scales projects designed to allow small communities to stay where they are even better. It is also by providing young people with prospects for the future in their communities that we will prevent them from succumbing to the pressures of terrorist groups or leaving their land for another.”
2016-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7699 (2016) · source
“As we very well know, women are at forefront of the impact of all those consequences. And as for the children who will grow up without an education or future, their destiny is to follow the roads that have been paved for them in bad faith. We must avoid that and come up with the necessary measures and solutions for those people. In the simplest terms, the question is not only how to eradicate poverty, but also how to carve out a better life for them. They all want to be farmers or herders and continue to survive, but that is no no easy thing. Today, the international community must find solutions to those crises, which are the only means to offer a future and hope to rural communities.”
2016-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7699 (2016) · source
“We all are familiar with those threats, the Security Council must play a significant role in countering them. We know already the role that it is playing in attenuating existing conflicts, but the prevention of those acute conflicts is very important and urgent. We also very well know that today climate change and desertification are playing key roles in the Sahel. Indeed, we must accelerate the implementation of the Paris Climate Change Agreement. That, however, is a specific mechanism that is charged with carrying it out. We also know that those rural populations are becoming increasingly vulnerable and need to adapt. They therefore need the most urgent solutions possible and must not depend on agreements that will take years to implement, for it is a matter of survival for those populations.”
2016-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7699 (2016) · source
“Men have no choice, even though there are soldiers who are fighting against the members of that group. But we see their numbers growing every day, along with the recruitment of young people. Yet we wonder why it is easy to recruit them when they are being killed every day. They offer sums of money - $50, for example - that the potential recruit has not seen for the entire year. He is offered $500 to join, and it becomes very easy for him to make up his mind, because for a man in Africa, and especially in the Sahel, his dignity is defined by providing for his family. If he cannot provide for his family's basic needs, his dignity is left to the highest bidder, while he must assume that responsibility. He is ready to do anything amd everything. He has no choice but to sign up.”
2016-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7699 (2016) · source
“With regard to conflicts tied to migration, of which we have already spoken, poverty, intensified by climate change, is driving men and women to leave rural areas for large cities, sometimes temporarily or seasonally, during the dry season, to send money back home. Consequently, they leave millions of women and children at home, who must fight all alone to find food and survive. Others leave for longer periods of time and try to cross the seas in order to reach Europe. For them, it is not a matter of choice. They are forced to do it. With regard to conflicts related to extremism - as we heard from the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Director - in the Lake Chad Basin, which has long liver under the threat of Boko Haram, we know how that works.”
2016-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7699 (2016) · source
“With regard to conflicts over water resources, which have been greatly depleted around Lake Chad - as other briefers have already mentioned - land has been appropriated. For the small amount of fertile land that remains, the law of the most powerful applies. Small- scale farmers and ranchers do not have access. Access to sources of water is becoming very difficult because one must cross fields and fight to survive. Concerning conflicts between nomadic herders and farmers resulting from access to land, instead of working together as they once did, using the herds to fertilize the fields for their cultivation, everything has changed. With the shifting of the rainy seasons, the fields are occupied by the strident conflicts over nothing other than basic resources. And as we all know in the Sahel, that is a major problem for our States.”
2016-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7699 (2016) · source
“In Chad, where I come from, agriculture constitutes more than 50 per cent of the country's wealth. The effects of climate change on agriculture are numerous. Natural disasters, particularly drought and a lack of water, have a catastrophic impact on our agricultural resources. Our soil is impoverished, partly because periods of drought and flooding come in rapid succession, which leads to soil erosion and destruction and the loss of biodiversity. When I was young - of course, I am still young - we had a number ofresources, in the form of grasses and animal and vegetable species, that have now disappeared forever. Climate change piles poverty on top of poverty every day. That has a direct impact on security because the depletion of resources reinforces conflicts among communities. I know what I am talking about.”
2016-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7699 (2016) · source
“I am honoured to speak to the Security Council today. I come from the Mbororo community, a nomadic and semi-nomadic people who live around Lake Chad, where I grew up. Climate change and desertification have become everyday issues for us, affecting stability and insecurity in the Sahel, because their impact is socioeconomic as well as environmental. Climate change has a direct effect on the natural resources that our countries' economies depend on, and that includes our economy. As we know, more than 70 per cent of the population of the Sahel is rural, depending directly for a living on agriculture and herding, which occupy large tracts of land and sustain millions of people. Even while many people in rural areas are leaving them to live in cities, the rural population is growing.”
2016-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7699 (2016) · source
“We remain firmly supportive of the efforts of the United Nations and the international community in general to assist Libya in prevailing over its adversities, achieving a lasting political settlement and stability and restoring law and order.”
2016-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7698 (2016) · source
“We share the concerns expressed by Council members about the unacceptably high levels of violence in Libya, resulting in large numbers ofcivilian casualties and attributed mainly to the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant, as well as the reports of abductions, detentions and ill treatment in detention centres. The precarious situation of refugees and migrants, who are some of the most vulnerable segments of society, susceptible to violence and abuse, is equally distressing. In conclusion, I would like to reiterate how important it is that the international community provide full support to the legitimate authorities in Libya.”
2016-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7698 (2016) · source
“Malaysia believes that an effective and credible Government will bolster Libya's commitment and ability to address impunity, promote and restore the rule of law and bring all the perpetrators of crimes to justice. Despite the instability and insecurity across the country, we are encouraged by the Libyan authorities' continuing efforts and commitment to complying with the relevant Security Council resolutions, including the ongoing cooperation of Libya's Prosecutor General's office. It is therefore crucial to ensure that the international community supports the Libyan authorities by providing the assistance they need.”
2016-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7698 (2016) · source
“I would like to thank Ms. Fatou Bensouda, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, for presenting her eleventh report to the Security Council in accordance with resolution 1970 (2011). The arrival of the members of the Presidency Council of the Government of National Accord in Tripoli in March has raised hopes for the restoration of peace and stability in the country. We are encouraged by the Presidency Council's ongoing efforts to foster inclusivity through engagement and dialogue with partners and stakeholders at the local level. That is the way forward, by building trust and acceptance among local communities for the Government of National Accord.”
2016-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7698 (2016) · source
“We hope that it will go towards supporting programmes and initiatives on sustaining peace and stability in Africa. Last but not least, we are further encouraged to note the direct funding allocated in May by the Peacebuilding Fund to the AU Commission to support peacebuilding activities in Burundi as the first step of such progress. That is a groundbreaking step to strengthen cooperation between the AU and the United Nations in sustaining peace. The United Nations and the AU have come a long way in their collective efforts to build stronger cooperation. Lessons learned and best practices on cooperation should be regularly shared with a View to producing results oriented towards real operational benefits on the ground. We stand ready to contribute to that end.”
2016-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7694 (2016) · source
“Events such as the recent high-level meeting on the theme "Sustaining Peace: Mechanisms, Partnerships and the Future of Peacebuilding in Africa", provided an early opportunity to unpack Security Council resolution 2282 (2016) and General Assembly resolution 70/262. Further opportunities towards their implementation should be pursued. The foundation and pillars underpinning the African Peace and Security Architecture are strong and forward-looking. A significant constraint in realizing its full potential is therefore the lack of necessary resources, particularly flexible, sustainable and predictable funding. In welcoming African efforts in that regard, we also believe that the United Nations could assist further. In doing its part, Malaysia recently pledged a modest contribution of 400,000 Malaysian ringgit to the Peacebuilding Fund.”
2016-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7694 (2016) · source
“In that connection, United Nations and AU preventive diplomacy measures and mechanisms should be more coordinated and geared towards enabling the early detection of potential crisis situations and by the early sharing of information. The review of the peacebuilding architecture recognized the AU as a key partner of the Peacebuilding Commission and provided further impetus for collaboration between the PBC and the AU on peacebuilding efforts. In that regard, a focused engagement within the PBC and the AU Peace and Security Council is welcome, and its outcome should continue to fit into the broader United Nations- AU dialogue.”
2016-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7694 (2016) · source
“The statement outlines measures in taking forward the outcomes of the recently concluded peacebuilding architecture review exercise, which is applicable to the United Nations-AU relationship and the African Peace and Security Architecture. In aligning ourselves with the statement to be delivered by the delegation of Iran on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement, I wish to add the following points. Managing conflict cannot prevail as a default approach on the part of either the United Nations or regional organizations, including the AU. The emphasis on primacy of politics should compel us to move towards a prevention-centred approach. To effect such a shift, efforts should be directed towards preventing conflicts from escalating into full-blown threats.”
2016-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7694 (2016) · source
“While we are encouraged by the significant gains and successes achieved to date, it is obvious that the common take from our regular deliberations on African issues concludes with the glaring fact that both sides would profit from a more effective and efficient partnership. That calls for our active collaboration on well-defined strategic objectives based on clearly defined divisions of responsibility. Given our shared assessments, calibrating appropriate responses together would complement our collective efforts. In that regard, comparative advantages, complementarity of mandates and optimal use of resources and capacities must also be taken into account. Malaysia is pleased tojoin consensus on presidential statement S/PRST/2016/8, which was just adopted.”
2016-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7694 (2016) · source
“The convening of today's debate is timely, particularly with the presence in New York of the delegation of the African Union Peace and Security Council. We had a fruitful discussion yesterday and listened attentively to its members' expert knowledge on the situation in Africa. The comprehensive and detailed concept note (S/2016/428, annex) provides us with an insightful analysis, captures the political dynamics and argues for greater synergies between the African Union (AU) and the Council in order to pursue our common endeavour in the maintenance of peace and security in Africa. I wish to thank all of the briefers for their respective presentations, which as a whole further augmented the need for closer collaboration between the Security Council and the AU Peace and Security Council.”
2016-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7694 (2016) · source
“In that regard, we would like to emphasize the importance of full cooperation by all parties with the efforts of the Personal Envoy of the Secretary-General and with MINURSO in order to enable them to perform the tasks mandated by the Council. Lastly, we would have hoped for a broad, inclusive and transparent consultation process on draft resolutions that would take into consideration the legitimate concerns and views of all Council members. Sufficient time for consultations would enable us to seek clarity on the issues at hand, consider sensible options and determine the guiding principles for consensus- building measures.”
2016-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7684 (2016) · source
“We reiterate Malaysia's principal positions on the need to resolve conflicts through peaceful means, as well as our firm commitment and support for United Nations peacekeeping operations as a tool for the maintenance of international peace and security. We would like to underscore Malaysia's continued support for the efforts of MINURSO, as well as that of the Secretary-General and his Personal Envoy, Ambassador Christopher Ross, to achieve ajust, lasting and mutually acceptable political solution, which will provide for the self-determination of the people of Western Sahara, based on the relevant Security Council resolutions, as well as on respect for the principles and purposes of the Charter of the United Nations and international law.”
2016-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7684 (2016) · source
“I thank the Permanent Mission of the United States for preparing the text of resolution 2285 (2016), given the delicate circumstances involved. Malaysia voted in favour of the resolution, which renews the mandate of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) for another year and emphasizes the urgent need for MINURSO to return to full functionality, as we are mindful of the importance of preserving the integrity and ability of MINURSO to fulfil its mandate as stipulated in the Council's resolutions. The ongoing operation of MINURSO is indispensable to stability and security in Western Sahara.”
2016-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7684 (2016) · source
“In conclusion, we urgently need to break the current deadlock and to halt the downward spiral in implementing the Minsk agreements. Every effort must be made to uphold and stabilize the ceasefire and build trust through confidence-building measures. Malaysia therefore urges both sides to renew their commitment, engage in good faith and redouble their efforts to fully implement the provisions of the Minsk agreements.”
2016-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7683 (2016) · source
“Malaysia urges all parties to allow safe and unrestricted humanitarian access to those in need. We reiterate our position that humanitarian assistance must be carried out, in accordance with international law, international humanitarian law and respect for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity. Malaysia reaffirms its commitment to the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Ukraine. We reiterate the need for a peaceful political solution to the conflict, based on the principles of the Charter of the United Nations and international law. We commend the hard work of the OSCE and the Trilateral Contact Group in Ukraine, and we urge the relevant parties to intensify cooperation through those frameworks in good faith.”
2016-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7683 (2016) · source
“We reiterate our call on the parties to cooperate fully with the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission in Ukraine to enable its personnel to carry out their mandate, including by providing full and unhindered access to the OSCE to rebels-held areas in the Donbas region and the requisite information to enable the OSCE to verify the withdrawal of heavy weapons. Any threats to the security and safety of the OSCE personnel and obstructions that prevent them from fulfilling their mandate are unacceptable. The recent capture of a United Nations staff member by the separatists is a cause of great concern, and we urge his immediate and safe release. On the humanitarian situation, we remind the parties to honour their obligations under international law and international humanitarian law, particularly on the protection of civilians.”
2016-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7683 (2016) · source
“The recent escalation in violence in eastern Ukraine and the missing weapons from the storage sites detected by the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Special Monitoring Mission are alarming signs, and we hope do not indicate for the direction in which we are heading. While we welcome the progress made to date in implementing the Minsk agreements, such as the exchange of prisoners and on constitutional reform, we wish to see more efforts towards the holding of local elections in Donetsk and Luhansk, in accordance with the laws of Ukraine, the reinstatement of full border control by Ukraine and the withdrawal of all foreign military personnel, mercenaries and military equipment from Ukraine's territory.”
2016-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7683 (2016) · source
“Ijoin my other colleagues in expressing our appreciation to the briefers for their comprehensive assessments of the latest situation in Ukraine. My delegation acknowledges the presence of the Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine at today's meeting. Over one year after the signing of the Minsk II agreement and its endorsement by the Council via resolution 2202 (2015), we need to examine how much progress had been made in its implementation. Listening to the briefers, it is obvious that much more need to be done. Malaysia is deeply concerned by the daily violations of the ceasefire.”
2016-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7683 (2016) · source
“Given that over 90 per cent of the imports and exports of African States are conducted by sea, there can be no doubt of the crucial need to ensure a safe and secure maritime environment for the sustainable development of the African States concerned. To that end, presidential statement S/PRST/2016/4, which we have just adopted today, serves as another manifestation of the Council's continued support in the fight against the threat of piracy and armed robbery in the Gulf of Guinea. For its part, Malaysia stands ready to assist in sharing its experiences with the affected States to the best of its ability.”
2016-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7675 (2016) · source
“With the implementation of those patrols, comprehensive arrangements for maritime security in the Strait of Malacca has been achieved. All of those efforts, either unilaterally or in cooperation with the other States concerned, contribute to the overall improvement of the maritime security situation in the Strait of Malacca. Those successful efforts have been acknowledged by reports worldwide, in particular the weekly piracy report of the International Maritime Bureau, and annual reports. The declassification of the Strait as a high-risk zone by the Joint War Committee of Lloyd's Market Association in August 2006 was another example of the fruitful outcome of the collective efforts by Malaysia and the other States concerned to ensure that the security of maritime navigation in the Strait of Malacca is successfully safeguarded.”
2016-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7675 (2016) · source
“Sharing Malaysia's own experience, it has stepped up measures in line with its responsibility of ensuring that its maritime zones, including the Strait ofMalacca, are safe and secure for navigation. As the shortest sea route connecting the dynamic economies of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and East Asia region with the West, any form of disruption, including piracy and armed robbery of shipping traffic in the Strait, would have huge consequences on the global trade and economy, as well as on the socioeconomic well-being of the States concerned. In additionto physical presence and electronic monitoring capabilities, Malaysia, together with the States concerned, constantly undertakes coordinated patrols in the Strait of Malacca. Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore launched coordinated patrols in the Malacca Strait in 2004.”
2016-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7675 (2016) · source
“It is our View that, through the IMO, the United Nations plays an important coordinating role and should continue, and intensify, its engagement when requested to assist the States and organizations of the region to act and mobilize international support. Studies have shown that piracy and armed robbery at sea are among the criminal indicators of economic constraints. In that regard, we believe that, in developing regional cooperation on maritime security, it is crucial to incorporate funding and support for homegrown solutions such as socioeconomic programming, the rebuilding of infrastructure and the creation of employment opportunities, especially for youth.”
2016-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7675 (2016) · source
“We wishto emphasizethe importance ofapproaching this issue in a holistic manner, focusing simultaneously on security, the rule of law and development. In our view, working collectively and ensuring a balanced and coherent strategy that addresses not only the root causes but also the symptoms of piracy and armed robbery is fundamental to address the issue in the long term. Lessons learned and best practices on maritime security and combating piracy and criminal activities at sea should be encouraged and regularly shared by the regional organizations and the affected States with a view to achieving the needed maritime security and addressing constraints in resources and assets. In that regard, we look forward to the holding of the African Union extraordinary summit on maritime security and safety and development in Africa in late 2016.”
2016-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7675 (2016) · source
“As such, we welcome the various efforts made by the Economic Community of West African States, the Economic Community of Central African States, the African Union, the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the Gulf of Guinea Commission and the States concerned to combat piracy in the Gulf of Guinea and to strengthen their maritime security and cooperation. Any regional cooperation, however, should not impinge upon the sovereignty and the territorial integrity of the States concerned, nor jeopardize their national security. We fully support the sovereign rights of those States to determine the best means to exploit natural resources in their economic zones, including fisheries, in accordance with international law.”
2016-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7675 (2016) · source
“It will also require the sharing of intelligence on terror networks operating on land, as well as efforts to cripple their operations on the high seas. In today's debate, Malaysia will focus on the need for a comprehensive integrated approach to maritime security and the importance of enhanced coordination among the affected States and regional organizations. Malaysia fully supports the region-led maritime security initiative outlined in the concept note, and encourages the international community to actively support the initiative.”
2016-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7675 (2016) · source
“It should enable us to strengthen our resolve and to step up measures in our fight against organized crime and terror groups that find in piracy on the high seas a lucrative source of income with which to fund their terror network of criminal activities. As a whole, piracy remains a major concern due to its disruptive impact on trade. Given their regional network, organized crime and terror groups pose a challenge that affects the security and economies of countries in the region. Piracy creates regional maritime insecurity that affects the livelihoods of the peoples in the region. Hence, combating piracy will require better coordination, a well-calibrated regional and national strategy and international support.”
2016-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7675 (2016) · source
“I thank you, Mr. President, for convening today's open debate and for bringing to our attention, together with Angola and Senegal, the important topic of piracy and armed robbery at sea in the Gulf Guinea. I also thank the Assistant Secretary- General for Political Affairs, Mr. Zerihoun, for his briefing. We share his concerns, as well as those set out in the concept note (S/2016/321, annex) circulated by the Chinese presidency. Today's open debate provides us with an opportunity to re-examine our past efforts to combat piracy in the Gulf of Guinea within the context of the current dynamics and threat of terror groups operating in the region.”
2016-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7675 (2016) · source
“In that regard, Malaysia affirms its support for AMISOM, UNSOM, UNSOS and the Federal Government's collective efforts to pave the way for Somalia to secure its place in the community of nations - a Somalia that is secure, stable and engaged in pursuit of national development for a better future.”
2016-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7674 (2016) · source