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Zainuddin

lines on the record: 107
first: 2002-04-15
most recent: 2015-04-23
sittings or episodes: 12
sources: un-security-council

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“While addressing such grievances might not resolve the problem ofextremism overnight, it will go a long way in removing the motive manipulated by the terrorists to gain sympathy among impressionable youths and to recruit foreign terrorist fighters worldwide. Let us all not forget that, while young people make up approximately 25 per cent of the world's population, they make up 100 per cent of our future.”
2015-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7432 (2015) · source
“Subsequently, that would serve to build a mental fire wall that negates and nullifies the claim that indiscriminate violence practiced by terrorists is an effective method of resolving conflict. Last but not least, in order for the counter-narrative to work, it has to be based on facts on the ground. Therefore, in the long run, the international community must strive to remove the grievances and injustice that constitute great motivations for young people to become radicalized. We should also focus on building sustainable and inclusive economies that provide opportunities for young people. We must give them hope for their futures. We need to promote the right path in a relentless manner. Youth must understand that violence and brutality committed in the name of religion are abhorrent and unacceptable in any civilized society.”
2015-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7432 (2015) · source
“Therefore, Malaysia has conducted qualitative studies in the region with regard to reaching out to youth and countering the terrorists' narrative, which we have published and disseminated. We are also in the process of looking into undergraduate radicalization in our region, with the aim of understanding the pathway that university undergraduates take before they are indoctrinated and radicalized. On another level, realizing the tremendous potential and creative energy of youth, we are also designing a peer-to-peer module that will be used by young people to reach out to other young people. The purpose of the module will be to encourage young people to critically analyse the rhetoric and propaganda spread by the extremists and terrorists.”
2015-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7432 (2015) · source
“Through the Policy, our country aims to produce a holistic and harmonious Malaysia youth force imbued with strong spiritual and moral values. It is our hope that the Policy will mould a generation of youth who are educated, progressive and competitive, as well as tolerant and with a deep sense of responsibility, drive and vision. In that regard, there is an urgent need to conduct research into the drivers and the trigger factors that lead young people to extremism and terrorism. Unless solid baseline data is obtained, there is a danger that we will craft policy based on anecdotal evidence that will subsequently be the basis of designing and implementing intervention programmes that do not address the root problems.”
2015-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7432 (2015) · source
“With those key values and objectives, moderation is undoubtedly an important tool and approach to bridging differences and resolving disputes. We also believe in rehabilitation, and not just punitive action, in dealing with youths who, whether due to their sense of adventure, idealism or frustration, have fallen for the narrative of extremists. For instance, as part of the efforts to win the hearts and minds of misled youth, the Royal Malaysian Police plays a critical role in engaging with detained terrorists, with the aim of rehabilitating and returning them as useful members of society. Malaysia has also implemented enabling policies, including the National Youth Development Policy, since young people are assets that should be nurtured and empowered to realize their full potential and contribute to nation-building.”
2015-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7432 (2015) · source
“Instead ofresorting to aggression, the counter- narrative should focus on non-violent yet powerful means to effect change, such as peaceful protest, persuasion, diplomatic and political pressure, boycotts and sanctions. As part of Malaysia's efforts to provide a counter- narrative for challenging the soft power of extremists, five years ago, here at the United Nations, the Malaysian Prime Minister initiated the Global Movement of Moderates. The idea was to provide a platform for the silent majority to counter extremism in all its forms. Central to the initiative is the value of moderation as an approach and a guide for action that strongly emphasizes tolerance, understanding, dialogue, mutual respect and inclusiveness.”
2015-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7432 (2015) · source
“However, unless we address the appeal of extremists' soft power, we will not be able to effectively stem the tide of youth radicalization in the long run. Malaysia strongly believes that the international community needs to develop a comprehensive counter- narrative that would address extremist ideologies, counter violent propaganda and win the hearts and minds of the people. The counter-narrative must be able to set forth a substantive, convincing and feasible concept that could be used by youth when they are confronted with the perception of injustice, discrimination and suffering in the world today. We have to create awareness among youth that violence is not the answer in addressing injustice and sufferings and is contrary to the basic tenet of every religion.”
2015-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7432 (2015) · source
“Meanwhile, the advent of information and communication technology and the Internet brings sufferings from far-flung regions of the world to youth as never before, and makes it easier for the extremists to reach out globally to promote their cause, gain sympathizers and spread terror. We must acknowledge that terrorists groups and extremists wield not only hard power - that is, the ability to use force to pursue their agendas - but also considerable soft power in terms of ideology or narrative that is attractive to impressionable youth. In addressing youth radicalization, the international community has developed comprehensive counter- terrorism strategies that largely focus on the military, strategic and financial aspects of countering terrorism.”
2015-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7432 (2015) · source
“The main motivation seems to be political in nature, be it a reaction to prolonged or grievous injustice, gross Violations of human rights, foreign occupation or systematic discrimination. Their despair and anger are effectively exploited by terrorist groups, which instil a sense of purpose and identity in impressionable young people. While these youth may not suffer personal trauma and sufferings from grievous injustice or Violation of human rights first hand, they strongly identify with others who do, especially those sharing the same religion, ethnicity or ideology. This is the so-called secondary trauma symptom. In that context, religion or ideology becomes a convenient tool to justify and legitimize Violent actions.”
2015-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7432 (2015) · source
“The youth are our future, and we therefore cannot afford to stand aside and watch as they are increasingly affected by extremism and Violence, whether as victims or as perpetrators. Based on various studies conducted in Malaysia and other parts of the South-East Asian region on the factors that contribute to radicalizing youth, socioeconomic aspects such as poverty, deprivation, unemployment and a lack of education are not the only factors contributing to the rise of extremism among youth. This is evident from the fact that large numbers of the militants in the South-East Asian region who have joined such terrorist groups in the Middle East as Al-Qaida and the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant are professionals and from the middle class, including academicians, engineers and students.”
2015-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7432 (2015) · source
“At the outset, I would like to express my delegation's great appreciation for the unique opportunity afforded by the participation of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II as he shared his perspective on the important and timely topic of today's open debate. We also wish to thank Mr. Peter Neumann and Mr. Scott Atran for their comprehensive and illuminating briefings. The international community is witnessing an increasingly dramatic trend towards radicalization and Violent extremism among youth, perpetrated by terrorist groups that are manipulating grievances and religion to achieve their political aims. Unfortunately, these groups' calls for violent extremism have attracted supporters and sympathizers worldwide, in developing and developed countries alike, particularly among the young.”
2015-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7432 (2015) · source
“On this note also, Malaysia supports the recent proposal by the European Union High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy regarding the need for the Security Council to set a deadline on resolving the question of Palestine and on the eventual creation of a Palestinian State by the United Nations.”
2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Compensation must also be made to the people in Gaza by those responsible for the casualties and destruction to homes and infrastructure. The actions by Israel have thus far not reflected a genuine and honest desire to find a just and lasting solution to the question of Palestine based on a two- State solution. All parties must fulfil their roles as honest parties to this peace process, lest we remain in the state we are in now, far from seeing peace in the Middle East and a solution to the Palestinian question. The price for the international community if peace is not achieved is high and higher still for the people in the Middle East, especially the Palestinians. We urge the Security Council to take the necessary and appropriate action to ensure all parties resume the peace negotiations.”
2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Israeli imposed a blockade on Gaza, through access by land, air and sea, perpetually imprisoning the people of Gaza in an open prison and depriving them, especially children, women and the elderly, of daily essentials. While international efforts are afoot trying to rebuild what was destroyed by Israel, humanitarian aid and personnel continue to be largely restricted from entering Gaza, and in many ways the area is strangled and its inhabitants isolated from the outside world. Such action grossly violates international humanitarian law on ensuring the protection of civilians. In this regard, we again urge the Council to take the necessary action to end this siege on Gaza and to allow the movement of goods, including humanitarian aid, into Gaza.”
2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171Resumption1 (2009) · source
“The building of these settlements, let alone their expansion for whatever reasons, violates all international laws and norms and various Council resolutions. We continue to call on Israel to cease constructing these settlements in the occupied land and to return it to the Palestinians. We urge the Council, in particular, to ensure that Israel abides by the relevant Council resolutions in this regard and to desist from changing the facts on the ground. Despite the almost seven months since the Israeli onslaught on Gaza that saw devastating consequences for the life of the Palestinian people in Gaza and its infrastructure, the humanitarian situation remains dire.”
2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Not only has the construction of settlements not been halted and they have not been demolished, there is even a caveat for allowing their expansion due to natural growth. Would not allowing these settlements to expand for natural growth presuppose that these illegal settlements are accepted as a permanent feature in the occupied Palestinian territories? Would not that then violate the various Security Council resolutions that call for Israel to return to the 1967 border and run counter to achieving a two-State solution and a comprehensive lasting and durable peace? Clearly the calls by the international community, including by one of the major partners, to stop these illegal settlements has not been heeded.”
2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Unfortunately, the negative signals from Israel, from statements by its leaders to actions in the Gaza Strip and inaction on halting illegal settlement activities in the occupied territories, among others, are indicators that Israel is not in any way close to reflecting any intent or desire to find a durable and lasting solution to the Palestinian issue, including a two-State solution. It baffles us all that while, on the one hand, it seems to agree to a two-State solution, on the other hand, illegal Israeli settlements continue to be built in the West Bank, including in East Jerusalem. Palestinian lands are also illegally confiscated, including through the building of the separation wall, which continues to be built despite the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice on stopping its construction.”
2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171Resumption1 (2009) · source
“For genuine progress to be made on the Middle East peace process, including a resumption of peace negotiations, all parties must demonstrate honesty and sincerity aimed at achieving the objective of a just and lasting solution to the question of Palestine and comprehensive peace in the Middle East based on a two-State solution, the relevant Security Council resolutions, including 242 (1967) and 338 (1973), and the Arab Peace Initiative. Words must be matched with actions to reflect this genuine desire.”
2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171Resumption1 (2009) · source
“The situation in the Middle East, especially the question of Palestine, remains of concern, with no progress or clear view of a durable and lasting peace leading to a two-State solution. It is my delegation's hope that our meeting today will assist in changing this status quo and will enable the relevant parties to re-start negotiations in good faith towards finding a lasting solution to this issue, which has long beleaguered the international community, and more so the Middle East, particularly Palestine. In this regard, we thank you, Mr. President, for convening this meeting and for giving us this opportunity to participate in this open debate. Allow me to also congratulate you, Sir, for your presidency of the Council for the month of July. My delegation aligns itself with the statement by Egypt on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement.”
2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171Resumption1 (2009) · source
“To prod the Middle East peace process forward, the Security Council has no choice but to force Israel to comply fully with the Council's resolutions. My delegation also hopes that intra- Palestinian talks will find a successful conclusion in which we can see a common people come to unity.”
2009-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6100Resumption1 (2009) · source
“The construction and expansion of illegal settlements, which are in clear contravention of Security Council resolutions and, in particular, in violation of the recent understanding reached, with United States mediation, at the Annapolis Peace Conference in November 2007, are a major cause of the failure of the Middle East peace process. Israel must put a stop to these illegal settlements and return this land to its rightful Palestinian owners. The task for the Council is nothing less than formidable. It is to rebuild the destroyed hope for peace among Palestinians, Israelis and the inhabitants of the wider Middle East, which would have reverberations for the state of international peace and security. It is a task that is even more difficult considering the present situation in Israel and Palestine.”
2009-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6100Resumption1 (2009) · source
“The separation wall continues to snake through the West Bank. Its construction complements the intricate system of roadblocks, checkpoints and other barriers that hinder Palestinian movement and prevent Palestinians from engaging in normal economic activities. Illegal settlements continue to be built and expanded in the West Bank and East Jerusalem. To make way for these settlements, Palestinians are forced to abandon their homes by various means including so-called legal means. Palestinians are subject to heavy fines by the Israeli authorities if they fail to comply, which gives rise to reports of Palestinians being forced to tear down their own homes with their own hands. These illegal settlements also form the base from which illegal settlers launch so much violence and aggression upon Palestinians.”
2009-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6100Resumption1 (2009) · source
“In this regard, we should also recognize that the Arab countries, through the Arab Peace Initiative, have offered peace and normalized relations with Israel along the lines of the same terms struck in those resolutions. However, my delegation fears that this offer may not remain on the table indefinitely if there is no sincere overture from Israel to achieve peace on equal terms with its neighbours. Indeed, the actions by the Israelis in no way suggest that they are moving towards finding a peaceful settlement. On the contrary, their actions are hurting the Middle East peace process by making it even harder to realize the vision of a two-State solution- of a viable, territorially contiguous, sovereign and independent Palestinian State with East Jerusalem as its capital, living side by side with Israel in peace and security.”
2009-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6100Resumption1 (2009) · source
“In no way does my delegation condone violence, but if some, even among Council members, can find it in themselves to justify the right of Israel to defend itself, can the Palestinians not also invoke this same right, since it is they who have borne the brunt of more than 40 years of the Occupation? We should continue to focus on the question of the occupation and on abolishing it, by which the Council can contribute to building real security for the region. We should recall that it is the Security Council that adopted resolutions 242 (1967) and 338 (1973), which lay out the framework for the realization of peace in the Middle East. Israel must cease its policy of annexation of Palestinian lands and its further appropriation of such lands. There must also be a just solution to the Palestinian refugee problem.”
2009-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6100Resumption1 (2009) · source
“My delegation could agree that the war brought on Gaza was not an isolated event but in fact was part of the siege that at that time had lasted 18 months - a siege that has choked Gaza, an open prison to begin with, and cut it off from the outside world. Under this siege, the people in Gaza are forced to cope with the challenges of a humanitarian crisis. For any people, indeed, living under such circumstances would necessarily breed a sense of desperation and despondency for the future. The siege is still in place today and is curtailing the flow of humanitarian aid that is even more necessary now to rebuild Gaza.”
2009-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6100Resumption1 (2009) · source
“We should recall that, notwithstanding the adoption of Security Council resolution 1860 (2009), the ceasefire which hangs over Gaza was taken unilaterally. There is no guarantee that Israel will not launch another strike, as it has done time and time again, such as in Lebanon in 2006. The establishment of a war crimes tribunal, inter alia, represents a clear preventive measure against the recurrence of such wanton acts. Some have argued that the violence on Gaza was self-inflicted. They argued that Israel's attack was justified as it was a response to the rockets fired into towns in southern Israel.”
2009-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6100Resumption1 (2009) · source
“We are fearful that inaction on the part of the Council on this matter would signal that it condones these actions and, worse still, justify criminality. Malaysia has called for the establishment of a war crimes tribunal to investigate and prosecute those who committed war crimes during the Gaza war. There have been increasing calls towards this end, including by civil society. By not taking steps to investigate and prosecute war criminals, we have failed to set the record straight on the events that transpired during Operation Cast Lead. It is our moral obligation to the survivors to give them at least a sense of closure and succour for their plight. If we do not do that, we risk seeing another generation of Palestinians who have witnessed at close quarters the death of their loved ones become even more radicalized.”
2009-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6100Resumption1 (2009) · source
“We await the findings of the Board of Inquiry set up by the Secretary-General to look into incidents involving attacks by Israel on United Nations premises and staff, and we are quite confident about what the outcome will be. Indeed, we welcome the setting up of the Board of Inquiry, but we would have expected it to expand its mandate to include more than just United Nations premises and staff. There should be no distinction between attacks on United Nations premises and staff and attacks on Palestinian civilians and their homes, as they are both clear violations of international law. The Council should consider all the evidence, including the Board of Inquiry's report, with due seriousness and articulate its position on this issue. We urge the Council not to remain silent on these violations but to act appropriately.”
2009-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6100Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Definitely, questions are being raised as to who caused the killing, destruction and maiming of the families who lived in their homes. Where are the perpetrators of those crimes? Why are they not being brought to justice? Is there no recourse to take action against those perpetrators, including prosecuting them for war crimes and crimes against humanity? Is there not enough evidence to bring them to justice? My delegation believes that there is. Recent action by the International Criminal Court shows us that there is recourse in that direction. Evidence, including testimonies and accounts by Israeli soldiers that war crimes were indeed committed, is beginning to surface.”
2009-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6100Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Nonetheless, the convening of this meeting is still timely, albeit two months after the tragedy. It would seem that the world has moved on; or has it? Maybe the world has, but definitely not the Palestinian question. International efforts are afoot to try to rebuild Gaza. Earlier this month, $4.5 billion was pledged at a conference in Sharm el-Sheikh to reconstruct Gaza. That is an effort, among few others, that we commend and applaud, as that contribution will help the survivors to pick up the pieces of their lives shattered by that war. It seems strange, however, from the perspective of a layman, for someone else to be footing the bill, so to speak, when it is clear who the perpetrator was that caused all that damage and destruction and got off scot-free.”
2009-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6100Resumption1 (2009) · source
“My delegation wishes to express its appreciation to you, Mr. President, for convening this open debate. We align ourselves with the statement delivered by the representative of Cuba on behalf on the Non-Aligned Movement. We had hoped that this meeting could have been held much earlier, closer to when the guns fell silent over Gaza. With our eyes wide open and fresh memories of the devastation wrought in the wake of the Israeli Operation Cast Lead, our proceedings would have more vividly captured the vast sense of outrage and disappointment that many around the world had expressed for our collective inability to stop the unnecessary killings, injuries and destruction. More so, the prospect for peace in the Middle East was slipping away very fast.”
2009-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6100Resumption1 (2009) · source
“We share the view that, fundamentally, the long- lasting solution to the problem of piracy off the coast of Somalia can be achieved only with political stability, the prevalence of the rule of law and an improved socio-economic situation in the country. Therefore, the counter-piracy action should be carried out in a holistic manner that involves political solutions and reform of the security sector and in the economic and human rights spheres in Somalia. Finally, let me reiterate Malaysia's continued readiness to work and cooperate with others in the international efforts to resolve the scourge of piracy and armed robbery off the coast of Somalia and in the resolution of the overall situation in Somalia.”
2009-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6095 (2009) · source
“Malaysia urged the international community to immediately and collectively formulate concrete steps and a framework of cooperation to address the problem. With this position in mind, we joined other States in co-sponsoring resolution 1846 (2008) in particular. Malaysia welcomes the anti-piracy operations undertaken by Member States and regional and international organizations, and in particular welcomes the collaborative efforts by neighbouring littoral States in that endeavour. We firmly believe, however, that the United Nations should take a leadership role, including through establishing a United Nations naval force to combat piracy and armed robbery at sea off the coast of Somalia.”
2009-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6095 (2009) · source
“The objective then was to render the necessary assistance in the effort to seek the release of the hijacked Malaysian ships. Currently, the Malaysian Navy provides escort and necessary security coverage to other Malaysian-flagged vessels plying the sea in the area. Malaysian Navy vessels have also provided security to vessels of other countries upon request and have been successful in thwarting a couple of attempts by pirates to board and hijack such foreign vessels. Malaysia had raised serious concerns to the international community over the piracy and armed robbery off the coast of Somalia. We raised the issue during the general debate at the sixty-third session of the General Assembly and also during the meeting of our Foreign Minister with the Secretary-General, Mr. Ban Ki-moon, in September of last year.”
2009-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6095 (2009) · source
“But despite these developments, there remain many more challenges that need to be addressed. Malaysia condemns the acts of piracy and armed robberies at sea off the coast of Somalia. The situation is a serious threat to the flow of global maritime trade. It endangers the lives of crew members on board the hijacked or attacked ships. The situation also causes serious impediments to conveyance of international humanitarian assistance to Somalia and of the projected supplies of United Nations assistance to the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM). Malaysia was directly drawn to the situation of piracy off the coast of Somalia when three Malaysian- flagged ships were hijacked in the Gulf of Aden between August and December of 2008. We dispatched five Royal Malaysian Navy vessels to the Gulf of Aden in rotation.”
2009-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6095 (2009) · source
“Mr. President, let me at the outset express how pleased we are to see you preside over our meeting today, and we thank you for allowing us to participate in it. We wish to welcome Foreign Minister Omaar here today and congratulate him on his appointment. We wish to thank Mr. Ould Abdallah, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Somalia, for his presentation. We also wish to thank the Secretary-General for his report on the situation in Somalia (S/2009/132) and his report pursuant to the Security Council resolution 1846 (2008) (S/2009/146). My delegation noted the positive developments highlighted in the two reports. We warmly welcome the strong commitments by the international community to persevere in the efforts to resolve the situation in Somalia.”
2009-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6095 (2009) · source
“Malaysia believes that terrorism can be eliminated only through full cooperation and solidarity among all members of the international community in a comprehensive counter- terrorism effort.”
2008-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6034Resumption1 (2008) · source
“President, we welcome the identification of a new direction, as reflected in your concept paper for this debate (S/2008/738), to the effect that religions are victims of terrorism and socio-economic handicaps are indeed a factor favouring the spread of terrorism. We definitely have a new challenge confronting us: to mend the atmosphere of mistrust, serious infringement of human rights and civilizational and cultural division caused by terrorism and counter-terrorism actions. Furthermore, the United Nations should definitely take a firm lead in future counter-terrorism efforts both within the Security Council and within the General Assembly. In conclusion, my delegation wishes to reaffirm Malaysia's commitment to lending its fullest cooperation to all States and the United Nations in the fight against terrorism.”
2008-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6034Resumption1 (2008) · source
“No prison or detention camp would be big enough if terrorist recruitment continues to thrive in environments of utter despair and indignity in situations of colonization, foreign occupation, the wrongful seizure of land and destruction of homes, illegal settlement, ethnic cleansing, abject poverty or lack of hope for protection and redress. In the same vein, attributing terrorism to a particular religion or nationality is a misguided effort, as no religion propagates terrorism and no nationality is predisposed to it. My delegation calls on the international community to reject any attempt to link Islam and Muslims to terrorism. Mr.”
2008-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6034Resumption1 (2008) · source
“As a result of our inability to agree in this regard, international counter-terrorism cooperation is compromised by narrow national perceptions and conflicting political expediencies. Agreement on a universal definition should help to create full solidarity behind comprehensive international action against terrorism. My delegation also wishes to re-emphasize its strong conviction that all the best efforts and resources expended to wage war on terrorism would be futile if the environment that breeds terrorism is left unchecked. As a country that has gone through this experience, particularly during the communist insurgency, Malaysia remains convinced that the best way to fight terrorism is to address its root causes.”
2008-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6034Resumption1 (2008) · source
“We should avoid a situation in which Member States are turned off by the requirements of the subsidiary bodies or, much worse, in which the subsidiary bodies work on their own, in a total disconnect from the general membership of the United Nations. We continue to be confronted almost daily by news of some form of terrorist acts involving greater numbers of civilian casualties. My delegation regrets that the international community is still struggling to adopt a universally accepted definition of terrorism when there is agreement that we cannot accept or tolerate these terrorist acts. To use the analogy of the six blind men and the elephant, while we address the same enemy, we fail to agree on how to define it. We feel that this is important because without this definition, we are unable to address this scourge comprehensively.”
2008-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6034Resumption1 (2008) · source
“We welcome the adoption of resolution 1822 (2008) and the short-term goal of the 1267 Committee to make the Consolidated List a living document while, at the same time, responding to calls by the general membership for the listing and de-listing process to guarantee more stringent criteria for due process, including the human rights of terrorist suspects. My delegation also welcomes the work of the Counter-Terrorism Committee in completing the Preliminary Implementation Assessment of all Member States, while avoiding putting too much of a reporting burden on the Member States. Nevertheless, the subsidiary bodies of the Security Council for counter-terrorism need to rigorously evaluate their effectiveness and to constantly improve ways to facilitate the effective implementation of resolutions.”
2008-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6034Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Therefore, we cannot overemphasize the need for the international community to intensify cooperation and for the United Nations to provide a stronger leading role to narrow down and eventually obliterate the space for these terrorist activities. In this regard, my delegation is encouraged by the improvements in the work methods under the United Nations counter-terrorism regimes, especially those of the subsidiary bodies established pursuant to Council resolutions 1267 (1999), 1373 (2001) and 1540 (2004).”
2008-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6034Resumption1 (2008) · source
“We reiterate our categorical condemnation of those terrorist acts and all other acts of terrorism, irrespective of its motivation and objectives, in all its forms and manifestations, including State terrorism. The terrorist attack in Mumbai clearly demonstrates again how terrorism directly threatens regional peace and international security. International terrorism by its very nature is borderless. Terrorist groups, in fact, make use of advances in technology, transportation and globalization to exploit the weak links in transborder situations to plan, raise funds and eventually mount their asymmetric attacks, more frequently now on civilian targets.”
2008-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6034Resumption1 (2008) · source
“My delegation wishes to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this open debate of the Security Council on the threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts. I believe that this debate provides an excellent opportunity for Member States to revitalize their solidarity and contribute ideas to strengthen the leading role of the United Nations in conducting global anti- terrorism efforts. Let me take this opportunity to affirm our solidarity with the Government of India and to convey our heartfelt condolences to the families of victims of the recent terrorist attacks in Mumbai and our deepest sympathies to those injured and affected in any way by the carnage that resulted from those cowardly acts.”
2008-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6034Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Our hope is that a comprehensive and just solution to the question of Palestine will be found in the nearest future. We also hope for the realization of a sovereign, independent and viable Palestinian State, living side-by-side with Israel, with East Jerusalem as its capital.”
2007-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5736Resumption1 (2007) · source
“The Council has adopted important resolutions on the question of Palestine, which should serve as the logical starting point for the restoration of Palestinian rights. It is also only right and fitting for the Council to assume the responsibility to compel Israel to respect international law and conventions, including the Fourth Geneva Convention, and put an end to Israel's occupation and illegitimate practices in the occupied Palestinian territories. The Council must ensure that Israel ceases its practices of expanding the illegal settlements in the West Bank, constructing the separation wall and maintaining its widespread network of roadblocks and checkpoints. Israel must also withdraw from the occupied Palestinian territories to its pre-1967 borders.”
2007-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5736Resumption1 (2007) · source
“In that regard, we support efforts that aim to seek a just and comprehensive solution to the Palestinian question, including the Arab Peace Initiative, the Quartet process and the United States initiative to convene an international conference on the Middle East in Washington in November of this year. We also encourage the promotion of inter-Palestinian national reconciliation. The question of Palestine remains the main factor dividing East and West and represents the bulk of the underlying reasons for the conflict and instability in the Middle East, including international terrorism. As a body that is mandated to deal with issues affecting international peace and security, the Council is duty- bound to take the necessary measures to prevent further deterioration of this issue.”
2007-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5736Resumption1 (2007) · source
“In fact, this is the longest period in history that any territory has been occupied. It is more than imperative that a just solution be found to this issue. This very Council has adopted various resolutions aimed at addressing this issue, including resolution 242 (1967) and resolution 338 (1973). Unfortunately, a solution is far from sight, and even elusive. The situation on the ground in the occupied territories has deteriorated so much that major parts of it have literally descended into darkness. Palestinians continue to live in hardship, deprived of the amenities of a decent life, both economically and socially.”
2007-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5736Resumption1 (2007) · source
“On behalf of my delegation, allow me first to congratulate you, Mr. President, for the able manner in which you have presided over the Security Council during the month of August. I also wish to thank you for convening this open debate on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question. This debate allows countries not represented in the Council to address critical issues affecting international peace and security, including the question of Palestine. My delegation associates itself with the statements made by the representative of Cuba on behalf of Non-Aligned Movement and by the representative of Pakistan on behalf of the Organization of the Islamic Conference. In June of this year, we marked 40 years of occupation of the Palestinian territories by Israel. The Palestinian territories have been occupied for too long.”
2007-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5736Resumption1 (2007) · source