NEW YORK: For the first time in the history of the United Nations, three countries teamed up to host a dinner reception on the eve of the voting for non-permanent seats of the Security Council.
This was the final lobbying effort by the three countries, which are also candidates of their respective continents, before the voting on Thursday.
Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Anifah Aman, in a press conference after the events, said the reception displayed the dedication of three countries sharing a similar objective.
He said the cross-region effort was a beginning of a closer cooperation among the three countries, which are also members of the Non-Aligned Movement, vying for a seat in the Security Council.
"Based on the excellent record of Malaysia on several issues under the UN sponsorship, we are confident that Malaysia can contribute significantly with the cooperation of Angola and Venezuela, as well as other members of the Security Council," he said.
Malaysia representing the Asia Pacific, is the sole candidate of the region while Angola is representing the African continent and Venezuela is the candidate of South America and the Caribbean.
Venezuela was represented by its Foreign Affairs and People Minister, Rafael Ramirez Carreno, while Angola was represented by its Foreign Relations Secretary, Manuel Domingos Augusto.
Voting Day for UN Security Council will be conducted on Thursday starting from 10am in which 193 member countries of the world body would cast their secret ballot. - Bernama
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