Malaysia, Angola, Venezuela team up to create un history

For the first time in the history of the United Nations, three countries teamed up to host a dinner reception on the eve of the voting for non-permanent seats of the Security Council. This was the final lobbying effort by the three countries, which are also candidates of their respective continents, before the voting on Thursday.Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Anifah Aman, in a press conference after the events said the reception displayed the dedication of three countries sharing a similar objective. He said the cross-region effort was a beginning of a closer cooperation among the three countries, which are also members of the Non-Aligned Movement, vying for a seat in the Security Council. “Based on the excellent record of Malaysia on several issues under the UN sponsorship, we are confident that Malaysia can contribute significantly with the cooperation of Angola and Venezuela, as well as other members of the Security Council,” he said. More…