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STATEMENT : STRENGTHENING OF THE UN SYSTEM-SPECIAL REPORT OF THE SECURITY COUNCIL "NON-PROLIFERATION/DPRK" (ITEM 124), 8 JUNE 2022
STATEMENT BY
H.E. SYED MOHAMAD HASRIN AIDID
PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE OF MALAYSIA TO THE UNITED NATIONS
AT THE PLENARY MEETING OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ON
AGENDA ITEM 124: STRENGTHENING OF THE UNITED NATIONS SYSTEM - SPECIAL REPORT OF THE SECURITY COUNCIL
“NON-PROLIFERATION/DPRK”
UNITED NATIONS, NEW YORK
8 JUNE 2022
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Mr. President,
Malaysia welcomes the convening of this plenary meeting of the General Assembly, the first time this body is holding deliberations pursuant to resolution 76/262.
2. My delegation views this meeting as an integral part of the overall reform process of the UN. It would contribute to the strengthening of the relationship between the General Assembly and the Security Council on peace and security issues, as the Council acts for the larger membership. It would also improve accountability on the use of the veto pending its actual abolition.
Mr. President,
3. Malaysia unequivocally reaffirms its belief that the illicit development and procurement of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) and related technologies and capabilities, by any State, is unacceptable and cannot be tolerated by the international community.
4. Malaysia remains gravely concerned over on-going developments in the Korean Peninsula, particularly in relation to the DPRK’s nuclear and ballistic missile programmes. Such programmes increase tension and instability, and impede efforts towards the peaceful resolution of the long-standing conflict in the Peninsula. We condemn the recent spike in the number of ballistic missile tests undertaken by the DPRK, including those of intercontinental ballistic missiles.
5. We strongly urge the DPRK to refrain from any further provocative and illegal acts, abide by its obligations under relevant United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions and its international commitments, abandon all its nuclear weapons, and immediately cease its nuclear and ballistic missile programmes.
6. We are also gravely concerned over the subsequent missile launches by the Republic of Korea and the US, early this week.
Mr. President,
7. Malaysia believes that all efforts concerning the Korean Peninsula should be predicated on the reaffirmation of shared commitments towards the maintenance of international peace and security. We remain convinced that the interests of the DPRK would be best served by its immediate return to the negotiating table. In this regard, Malaysia underlines the importance of self-restraint by all concerned parties, and the need for resumption of dialogue towards the complete, verifiable and irreversible denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula.
8. Efforts should also be intensified to ameliorate the humanitarian situation confronting the people of the DPRK through the provision of aid to those in need.
9. In conclusion, my delegation reiterates the need for prompt and effective action by the Security Council on the issue. At the same time, the Council must remain sensitive to genuine humanitarian concerns in discharging its duties in the maintenance of international peace and security. Malaysia reiterates its continued commitment to implementing the relevant UNSC resolutions on the DPRK, and we stand ready to render our full cooperation to the Council, including through its 1718 Committee’s Panel of Experts.
10. Malaysia firmly believes that, ultimately, present challenges can only be overcome through peaceful political settlement.
Thank you.