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KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has called on world leaders to expand their efforts to flatten the terrorism curve in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic and restore peace and stability to the world.
Speaking at the XI Asean-United Nations (UN) Summit, Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said that as the world struggles to flatten the curve of Covid-19, recent terrorist attacks in Europe demonstrated that the curve of terrorism and violent extremism they have not been flattened.
In this context, he said that Malaysia remains committed to addressing the threat of terrorism by addressing root causes.
“At the same time, we have to promote mutual respect, harmonious and peaceful coexistence, while opposing persecution, provocation, prejudice, hate speech, as well as religious or racial hatred,” he said.
On disarmament and the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons, Muhyiddin said that the world must not lose sight of the imperative of the general and complete elimination of nuclear weapons, even after Covid-19.
“Let me express my government’s appreciation to all parties who joined the ‘Statement of Support for the UN Secretary General’s Call for a Global Ceasefire Amid the Covid-19 Pandemic.’
“We hope that this initiative will contribute to ending hostilities and achieving sustained peace around the world,” he said.
The Asean-UN Summit was held on the last day of the 37th Asean Summit and also featured the virtual participation of the UN Secretary General, António Guterres.
Muhyiddin further stressed that Malaysia’s recent ratification of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons demonstrates the country’s unequivocal support for this agenda.
“Malaysia also welcomes the ‘UN Secretary-General’s Action Plan to Prevent Violent Extremism (PVE)’, which focuses on the element of prevention, an approach that is already being practiced by Malaysia.”
He also noted that, as recommended by the UN, Malaysia is currently developing its national action plan for PVE.
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