STATEMENT BY
MR. SOFIAN AKMAL ABD KARIM
DEPUTY PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE OF MALAYSIA
TO THE UNITED NATIONS
AT THE
PLENARY MEETING OF THE UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY
ON ITEM 26: “ELIMINATION OF UNILATERAL EXTRATERRITORIAL COERCIVE ECONOMIC MEASURES AS A MEANS OF POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC COMPULSION”
13 JUNE 2024
At the outset, Malaysia thank you, Mr. President, for convening this important Meeting. Our delegation aligns itself with the statements delivered by Uganda on behalf of G77 and China, and on behalf of NAM.
Mr. President,
2. Malaysia remains a nation steadfast in its commitment to upholding the principles of international law and the Charter of the United Nations. It is within this framework that Malaysia has consistently opposed the imposition of unilateral coercive measures against any country.
3. Malaysia firmly believes that such measures constitute a blatant contravention of international norms and contradict the fundamental purposes and principles enshrined in the United Nations Charter. These actions undermine the spirit of multilateralism and cooperation that the international community strives to uphold.
4. The imposition of unilateral coercive measures especially on developing countries has had severe repercussions. These measures have significantly restricted the ability to improve economic growth, and to provide for the basic needs of the peoples. They have stifled free and open business across borders and hindered the social development of the population. The impact on ordinary citizens has been profound, exacerbating hardships and denying them access to essential services and opportunities.
Mr. President,
5. Malaysia remains unequivocally opposed to all forms of unilateral economic, financial, and commercial measures that contravene international law and international humanitarian law. Such measures contradict the very essence of the United Nations Charter, which advocates for the promotion of peace, cooperation, and respect for sovereign equality among nations.
6. As we strive towards advancing the implementation of the 2030 Agenda, Malaysia urges Member States to remain ambitious in formulating the Pact for the Future- one that envision equal opportunity to prosper economically and socially. The Summit of the Future must address the imposition of unilateral coercive measures that made implementation of the SDGs even more difficult.
Mr. President,
7. Malaysia is committed to playing its part in facilitating peaceful resolutions and encourages all member states to uphold the principles of justice and equity. In this vein, our delegation urges the international community to collectively oppose unilateral coercive measures and to work together towards building a more just and harmonious world.
Thank you.
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