Malaysia has been invited to the UN Peacekeeping Ministerial Forum 2025 in Berlin, reflecting its commitment to UN peacekeeping missions. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin received the invitation from German Ambassador Dr. Peter Blomeyer during a meeting discussing bilateral relations. Additionally, Germany and Turkiye were accepted as observer countries in the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting.
On March 6, it was announced that Malaysia has received an invitation to participate in the United Nations Peacekeeping Ministerial Forum 2025, set to take place in Berlin in May. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin emphasized that Malaysia’s involvement will demonstrate the nation’s ongoing commitment to international peacekeeping missions under the auspices of the United Nations.
The official invitation was presented by German Ambassador to Malaysia, Dr. Peter Blomeyer, during a meeting at Wisma Pertahanan. Minister Khaled mentioned that this meeting was also an opportunity to discuss bilateral relations, including the recent election results in Germany and various aspects of defence cooperation between the two nations.
Furthermore, during the recent ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting retreat in Penang, it was announced that Germany and Turkiye have been unanimously accepted as observer countries in the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Experts’ Working Group observer programme, underscoring the growing multilateral engagements in the region.
In conclusion, Malaysia’s invitation to the UN Peacekeeping Ministerial Forum reaffirms its dedication to international peacekeeping efforts. The recent discussions with Germany also highlight the strengthening of defence relationships and regional cooperation within ASEAN. Malaysia’s proactive engagement exemplifies its commitment to contributing to global peace and security initiatives.
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