Malaysia's approach, themed 'Peace and Security through Moderation'
which brought success to the country in securing the non-permanent
member seat in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), was a
relevant concept for the international community to combat extremism,
noted envoys.
Malaysia, which won the seat in October last year, assumes the post from Jan 1, this year until 2016.
French Ambassador to Malaysia, Christophe Penot said the approach, which
he described as a "meaningful one", could help the world tackle issues
and resolve conflicts.
With such a specific approach, Malaysia could project itself as a
leading example of a tolerant and progressive Islamic nation as it urged
the nation to respect democracy and the rule of law, emphasising on
education and mediation to resolve conflicts, he told BERNAMA.
"Moderation could thus, be the cornerstone of a 'diplomacy of
equilibrium'," he said, noting that the successful election was not a
surprise as Malaysia was a very good candidate.
Penot said as France - a permanent member of the UNSC - attached great
importance to the Security Council and its central responsibility in
maintaining global peace and international security, the two countries
would work closely in eliminating threats that could lead to global
destabilisation.
He said Malaysia was already contributing to France's collective efforts
by participating in the UN peacekeeping operation and by facilitating
the Mindanao Peace Process between the Philippines and the Moro Islamic
Liberation Front (MILF).
"Therefore, collective efforts are necessary for these solutions to be effectively implemented on the ground," he said.
Apart from France, the other UNSC permanent members are China, the United Kingdom, Russia and the US.
China's envoy to Malaysia, Dr Huang Huikang said China greatly
appreciated Malaysia's responsible attitude and relentless efforts to
push for peace and moderation in the world.
Malaysia's election to the UNSC epitomised that the country's
principle-based foreign policy had been endorsed by the international
community, and its role in the international arena was greatly expected.
Huang said, as both countries embarked on its 'Diamond Age' of bilateral
relations, he hoped the two nations would continue to support each
other through mutual trust and sincere friendship as had been the case
for the past four decades.
United States Ambassador to Malaysia, Joseph Y. Yun said the UN Charter
made it clear that candidates for membership on the Security Council
should be contributors to the maintenance of international peace and
security.
It should support the UN's other purposes, including promoting universal
respect for human rights, he said, adding that the US looked forward to
future collaborations.
"Our two countries share a history of collaboration on global issues and
we look forward to working together in this arena to uphold these
responsibilities and tackle the many global challenges we face," Yun
told BERNAMA.
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