Malaysia will participate in the UN Peacekeeping Ministerial Forum in Berlin in May 2025, showcasing its commitment to UN peacekeeping efforts. The official invitation was presented by German Ambassador Dr. Peter Blomeyer, facilitating discussions on bilateral defense relations. Additionally, Germany and Turkiye have been accepted as observer countries in the ADMM.
Malaysia has received an invitation to the United Nations Peacekeeping Ministerial Forum scheduled for May 2025 in Berlin. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin stated that Malaysia’s participation illustrates the country’s commitment to supporting UN peacekeeping initiatives.
The official invitation was presented by Dr. Peter Blomeyer, the German Ambassador to Malaysia, during a meeting at Wisma Pertahanan. This meeting facilitated discussions on bilateral relations, including the recent German elections and ongoing defense collaboration between Malaysia and Germany.
Furthermore, during the recent ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) retreat in Penang, Germany and Turkiye were accepted as observer countries in the ADMM Experts’ Working Group (EWG) observer programme, reflecting a growing network of international defense cooperation.
In summary, Malaysia’s invitation to the UN Peacekeeping Ministerial Forum underscores its dedication to peacekeeping efforts. The meeting between Ambassador Blomeyer and Defence Minister Khaled also highlighted collaborative discussions on defense ties between Malaysia and Germany and the admittance of Germany and Turkiye into the ADMM observer programme, marking advancements in regional defense partnerships.
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