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STATEMENT : PLENARY MEETING OF THE UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY ON ITEM 30: “ELIMINATION OF UNILATERAL EXTRATERRITORIAL COERCIVE ECONOMIC MEASURES
STATEMENT BY
HIS EXCELLENCY AMBASSADOR AHMAD FAISAL MUHAMAD
PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE OF MALAYSIA TO THE UNITED NATIONS
AT THE
PLENARY MEETING OF THE UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY
ON ITEM 30: “ELIMINATION OF UNILATERAL EXTRATERRITORIAL COERCIVE ECONOMIC MEASURES AS A MEANS OF POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC COMPULSION”
16 JUNE 2025
President,
Malaysia thanks you for convening this important meeting. My delegation aligns itself with the statements of ASEAN, G77 and China, and NAM.
President,
- We reaffirm our principled position that unilateral extraterritorial coercive economic measures (UCM), imposed against any country are unjust, counterproductive, and contrary to the principles of sovereign equality and non-intervention.
- Malaysia believes that such measures violate international norms and international law, and are inconsistent with the principles of the UN Charter. These actions undermine multilateralism and weaken the spirit of cooperation the international community is committed to maintaining.
- UCM not only undermines states’ legitimate right to determine their own political, economic, and social systems, they also inflict disproportionate suffering on innocent civilians, especially in developing countries. These actions often exacerbate poverty, hinder sustainable development, and disrupt access to basic services such as healthcare, food, and education.
Mr. President,
- Malaysia firmly believes that dialogue, diplomacy, and adherence to international law must guide efforts in addressing disputes among nations. The use of coercion as instruments of pressure or punishment serves only to deepen divisions and perpetuate global instability.
- We reiterate our call for the immediate and unconditional cessation of all UCM. We advocate a change from punitive measures to dialogue, multilateral cooperation, and peaceful negotiation as the only sustainable pathways to resolving disputes. These approaches uphold international law and reflect our collective commitment to human dignity and solidarity.
- In conclusion, Malaysia stands ready to play its part in facilitating peaceful resolutions, and urges Member States to work collectively within the framework of the UN Charter, to uphold international law and promote equitable and inclusive development for all.
Thank you.
