LENGGONG: Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail (pic) described his discussion with US Treasury’s Undersecretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence Brian Nelson as “frank”.
The Home Minister said the meeting was based on facts and the government appreciated the long history of cooperation between Malaysia and the United States.
“It (history of cooperation) involves diplomatic, trade, economic as well as security cooperation. That is why we appreciate the cooperation.
I presented as I should have on behalf of the government, whether he accepted it or not, you have to ask Brian Nelson,” he said at a press conference after launching the Madani adopted village of the Home Ministry in Kampung Beng here yesterday, Bernama reported.
He said this when asked whether the official explanation of the country on all matters raised in the meeting was accepted by the United States.
On May 9, the media reported Malaysia’s firm stance of not supporting the activities of terrorist groups and remaining committed to combating the financing of terrorist activities.
