Malaysia has received an invitation to the UN Peacekeeping Ministerial Forum 2025 in Berlin, reaffirming its commitment to international peacekeeping. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin met with the German Ambassador to discuss bilateral relations and recent developments, including Germany and Turkiye joining the ADMM as observer countries.
Malaysia will attend the United Nations Peacekeeping Ministerial Forum 2025, scheduled to be held in Berlin in May. This participation, as articulated by Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin, underscores Malaysia’s unwavering commitment to contributing to international peacekeeping missions under the auspices of the United Nations.
The formal invitation was extended by Dr. Peter Blomeyer, the German Ambassador to Malaysia, during a meeting at Wisma Pertahanan. The Defence Minister utilized this occasion to discuss various topics, including the recent election results in Germany and the current state of defense relations between Malaysia and Germany.
Furthermore, in a recent ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) retreat held in Penang, both Germany and Turkiye were officially admitted as observer nations within the ADMM Experts’ Working Group observer programme. This decision reflects a noteworthy expansion of participation in this cooperative framework.
In conclusion, Malaysia’s participation in the UN Peacekeeping Ministerial Forum signifies its dedication to global peace initiatives. The meeting with Dr. Peter Blomeyer reiterates Malaysia’s diplomatic engagement with Germany and highlights recent developments in regional defense cooperation through the ADMM. The acceptance of Germany and Turkiye as observers further enhances collaborative efforts in the ASEAN defense framework.
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