Malaysia’s commitment to support nuclear safety globally

Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia Ahmad Zahid Hamidi

Malaysia has gained much exposure from the Nuclear Security Summit (NSS), which was held in the United States of America (USA) recently even though the country has not much expertise and are not active in the field.

The presence of the Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia Ahmad Zahid Hamidi at that important summit, held on March 31 till April 1, was very pertinent, especially on issues pertaining safety threats around the globe.

Above all, the Malaysian government, represented by Ahmad Zahid, had convinced the summit of its commitment to support any form of initiatives to establish nuclear safety globally.

The prime discussions at the summit, which was attended by 52 other countries amongst others, was about safety and the sustainability of peacefulness around the globe especially involving the sales of nuclear weapons.

Ahmad Zahid, as quoted by the “Utusan Malaysia”, said, “We urge all countries in the world to give attention seriously towards the wrongful use of nuclear weapons”.

The summit also focused on the ways to prevent nuclear aggressions globally and subsequently taking various measures on weapons used.

Ahmad Zahid added that many issues have been discussed with many American leaders, among others, the United States National Security Advisor, Susan Elizabeth Rice, Director of Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), John Brennan, Deputy Secretary of State, Anthony J. Blinken and Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, Daniel Russel.

The minister added that among the issues discussed is the exemption of visa for Malaysian citizens to enter USA and the security issues in the South China Sea and the bordering countries.

The Deputy Prime Minister also had the opportunity to meet some American business leaders and briefed them about the big potential Malaysia offers.

Some investors, he said, had indicated to increase their investment in Malaysia.