Speaking at the 11th Asean-United Nations (UN) Summit, Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said while the world endeavours to flatten the curve of Covid-19, recent terror attacks in Europe proved that the terrorism curve and violent extremism has not been flattened.

In this context, he said Malaysia remains committed to tackling the threat of terrorism by addressing the root causes.

“At the same time, we have to promote mutual respect, harmonious and peaceful co-existence, while opposing persecution, provocation, prejudices, hate speech, as well as religious or racial hatred,” he said.

On disarmament and non-proliferation of nuclear weapons, Muhyiddin said the world should not lose sight of the imperativeness of general and complete elimination of nuclear weapons even in the wake of Covid-19.

“Let me express my government’s appreciation to all parties which joined the ‘Statement of Support to the UN Secretary-General’s Appeal for a Global Ceasefire amid the Covid-19 pandemic’.

“We hope this initiative will contribute towards ending hostilities and achieving sustained peace throughout the world,” he said.

The Asean-UN summit was held on the last day of the 37th Asean Summit and was also participated virtually by 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 to this agenda.

“Malaysia also welcomes the ‘UN Secretary General’s Plan of Action to Prevent Violent Extremism (PVE)’ which focuses on the prevention element, an approach that is already being practised by Malaysia.”

He also pointed out that as recommended by the UN, Malaysia is currently developing its national action plan for PVE.

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