MALAYSIA CELEBRATES UNITED NATIONS DAY 2023
24 OCTOBER 2023
Malaysia joins the international community in celebrating the 78th anniversary of the United Nations (UN) today. UN Day is an annual celebration to mark the entry into force of the Charter of the UN, which led to the establishment of this august body on this day in 1945.
Since joining the UN upon gaining its independence in 1957, Malaysia has consistently promoted the three (3) founding pillars of the UN system namely, peace and security; human rights; and development.
Malaysia continues to believe that the multitude of challenges the world face today can only be addressed through greater cooperation and a reinvigorated multilateralism system. In order to do so, overdue reforms need to be undertaken to ensure that UN remains fit for purpose.
On this day, Malaysia renews its commitment to the UN. Malaysia will continue to be a strong and dependable global partner that is true to the universal values enshrined in the UN Charter and that is in line with the principles contained in Malaysia MADANI, which are indispensable in creating and thriving a peaceful society. Happy United Nations Day!
PUTRAJAYA
24 October 2023
