Malaysia Invited to Attend UN Peacekeeping Ministerial Forum in Berlin

Malaysia has been invited to the UN Peacekeeping Ministerial Forum in Berlin in May 2025. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin emphasized the importance of this invitation in reaffirming Malaysia’s commitment to UN peacekeeping missions. The invitation was presented by German Ambassador Dr. Peter Blomeyer during a recent meeting that included discussions on bilateral relations. Furthermore, Germany and Turkiye were accepted as observer countries in the ADMM Experts’ Working Group.

On March 6, 2023, Malaysia received an invitation to participate in the United Nations Peacekeeping Ministerial Forum scheduled for May 2025 in Berlin. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin highlighted that Malaysia’s attendance will signify its strong commitment to contributing to UN peacekeeping efforts.

The formal invitation was presented by German Ambassador to Malaysia, Dr. Peter Blomeyer, during a meeting at Wisma Pertahanan. This occasion allowed for a fruitful exchange of views regarding bilateral developments, including discussions on the recent election outcomes in Germany.

Additionally, matters concerning the ongoing defence relations and cooperation between Malaysia and Germany were also addressed during this meeting. At the previous ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) retreat held in Penang, Germany and Turkiye were accepted as observer countries in the ADMM Experts’ Working Group observer programme.

In summary, Malaysia’s invitation to the UN Peacekeeping Ministerial Forum in Berlin underscores its ongoing commitment to international peacekeeping efforts. The meeting with the German Ambassador facilitated discussions on key bilateral issues, further strengthening defence ties between the two nations. Moreover, the inclusion of Germany and Turkiye in the ADMM observer programme indicates a growing collaborative framework within ASEAN.

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