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M`SIA MUST COUNT IN GLOBAL AFFAIRS
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's foreign policy should lay the
foundations for it to remain as a country that counts in the affairs of the
world in the more distant future, Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said Thursday.
For instance, the country should have a vision of its global position in
2057 when it would reach 100 years of its existence as an independent nation,
said the prime minister.
Malaysia should have a vision of achieving the status of a model state, a
successful and responsible member of the community of nations, the pride of its
people and a shining example for others to follow.
"Such a vision should not be mere wishful thinking. Malaysia does have the
potential of establishing itself as a stable and prosperous nation-state
domestically which can effectively contribute towards the peace and security of
the world internationally," he said when opening the new campus of the Institute
of Diplomacy and Foreign Relations (IDFR) here.
Abdullah, who spoke on the theme "Defining Malaysia's Place in the World",
said that the objective of the country's forein policy, besides protecting and
promoting the national interest, was to secure for Malaysia a coveted place in
the eyes of the world.
Abdullah stressed that the strength of Malaysia's foreign policy and
diplomacy this past half-a-century lay in the consistency of its principles and
balanced approach, anchored upon safeguarding the national interests and
fulfilling its responsibility as a staunch member of the international
community.
He cited, among others, Malaysia's strong commitment to regional cooperation
and integration, firm belief in increased cooperation, collaboration and
solidarity among developing countries and strong support for an enhancement of
the quest for a peaceful and secure world.
"I am confident that, on the basis of what I have outlined, Malaysia's
foreign policy and diplomacy in the years ahead will be one of continuity and
change. That legacy shall be continued. New milestones will also be created."
On the IDFR, Abdullah said he was very glad to see the growth and
development of the institute over the years, from its modest premises in the
outskirt of the city to an impressive new campus here.
He hoped that the institute, which among others, conducts courses on
diplomatic practice, crisis management and international law, would be a centre
of excellence in training diplomats, both from Malaysia and foreign countries.
Since its establishment in July 1991, some 4,000 foreign diplomats and
officials have attended courses at the IDFR under the sponsorship of the
Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP).
Foreign Minister Dr Rais Yatim, in his speech, said that the institute was
expanding the scope of its training courses as well as upgrading existing ones.
He said he had also encouraged the institute to build on its strength in a
few niche areas like foreign language training.
-- BERNAMA
foundations for it to remain as a country that counts in the affairs of the
world in the more distant future, Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said Thursday.
For instance, the country should have a vision of its global position in
2057 when it would reach 100 years of its existence as an independent nation,
said the prime minister.
Malaysia should have a vision of achieving the status of a model state, a
successful and responsible member of the community of nations, the pride of its
people and a shining example for others to follow.
"Such a vision should not be mere wishful thinking. Malaysia does have the
potential of establishing itself as a stable and prosperous nation-state
domestically which can effectively contribute towards the peace and security of
the world internationally," he said when opening the new campus of the Institute
of Diplomacy and Foreign Relations (IDFR) here.
Abdullah, who spoke on the theme "Defining Malaysia's Place in the World",
said that the objective of the country's forein policy, besides protecting and
promoting the national interest, was to secure for Malaysia a coveted place in
the eyes of the world.
Abdullah stressed that the strength of Malaysia's foreign policy and
diplomacy this past half-a-century lay in the consistency of its principles and
balanced approach, anchored upon safeguarding the national interests and
fulfilling its responsibility as a staunch member of the international
community.
He cited, among others, Malaysia's strong commitment to regional cooperation
and integration, firm belief in increased cooperation, collaboration and
solidarity among developing countries and strong support for an enhancement of
the quest for a peaceful and secure world.
"I am confident that, on the basis of what I have outlined, Malaysia's
foreign policy and diplomacy in the years ahead will be one of continuity and
change. That legacy shall be continued. New milestones will also be created."
On the IDFR, Abdullah said he was very glad to see the growth and
development of the institute over the years, from its modest premises in the
outskirt of the city to an impressive new campus here.
He hoped that the institute, which among others, conducts courses on
diplomatic practice, crisis management and international law, would be a centre
of excellence in training diplomats, both from Malaysia and foreign countries.
Since its establishment in July 1991, some 4,000 foreign diplomats and
officials have attended courses at the IDFR under the sponsorship of the
Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP).
Foreign Minister Dr Rais Yatim, in his speech, said that the institute was
expanding the scope of its training courses as well as upgrading existing ones.
He said he had also encouraged the institute to build on its strength in a
few niche areas like foreign language training.
-- BERNAMA
