Najib to lead Maaysian delegation to UN General Assembly

KUALA LUMPUR 22 September: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak will lead the Malaysian delegation to the 65th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York for six days from Thursday, the Foreign Ministry said.

In a statement, the ministry said Najib would be accompanied by wife Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor and Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Anifah Aman as well as officials of the Foreign Ministry and Prime Minister's Department.

"Malaysia, which has been a UN member since September 1957 shortly after gaining independence, regards the UN as a major platform to show commitment and strengthen cooperation with the world community to maintain world peace and security," the ministry said.

The 65th UNGA session, themed "Reaffirming the Central Role of the United Nations in Global Governance", started on Sept 15.

Najib is scheduled to deliver his keynote address his maiden speech at the world body during the general debate on Sept 27.

He will also attend the second Asean-United States heads of government meeting on Friday in New York that will be co-chaired by Vietnam's President who is also the chair of Asean, Nguyen Minh Triet, and US President Barack Obama.

The ministry said the meeting was a platform for Asean leaders and Obama to discuss the future direction of Asean-US relations and exchange views on regional and international issues.

Najib and Anifah will also hold bilateral meetings with their counterparts during the visit.

The prime minister would also host an Aidilfitri open house for Malaysian students and community in New York on Saturday, the statement added.