UNSC veto power must be challenged, abolished - Tok Mat
NEW YORK: Malaysia has stressed that the use of veto power at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) must be questioned and firmly challenged, particularly in cases involving crimes against humanity.
Malaysia has called for a challenge and abolition of the veto power used at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), particularly in cases involving crimes against humanity, according to Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. The foreign minister stressed that global confidence in the UN's ability to act has reached its lowest point.
He emphasized that no part of the UN needs reform more than the Security Council, which highlights the weaknesses of the UN. Mohamad pointed out that Resolution 76/262 has established an accountability channel between the UNSC and the General Assembly, urging full utilization of this resolution to strengthen accountability over the use of veto power.
He reiterated that expanding the Council's membership alone is insufficient to address its failures. The Malaysian minister stressed that the veto power must be challenged and ultimately abolished, urging the effort to begin immediately. He expressed hope that there remains time to save the global order, and that the current paralysis of the UNSC should not result in the paralysis of the UN.
Mohamad noted growing global fragmentation, a resurgence of an arms race, and threats of nuclear weapon use. He also highlighted concerns over the misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) and its increasing power, as governments fail to regulate its development. To rectify the situation, Mohamad emphasized the need to rebuild confidence in proactive governance and multilateralism.
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