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NEWS because this is the choice that will cial relationship with Palestine. Des- accordance with the concept of define the future that is secure for not pite being a small nation, Malaysia has Musyawarah. We hope to see the just Palestine and Israel but for the been one of the staunchest supporters realisation of the two state solution region and beyond as it also serves as of the Palestinian cause. Therefore, I where an independent, united and the beacon of hope that humanity can would like to reassure Malaysia’s sovereign state of Palestine with east coexist in peace and harmony. continuous support and assistance to Jerusalem as its capital existing side the state and people of Palestine, in by side with Israel living in peace, Ladies and gentlemen, various forms, within our own ability, harmony and mutual respect. We wish capacity and means. Rest assured the people of Palestine, every success Before I conclude my remarks, I wish that Malaysia as a non-permanent in your noble quest to achieve the to reaffirm Malaysia’s consistent and member of the UNSC for the term ultimate goal – insya Allah. unwavering support to the coura- 2015-2016 will do its utmost to further geous and brotherly people of Pales- the Palestinian cause, a cause which Thank you. tine in their pursuit of just, legitimate is close to the hearts of all Malaysians. goals and noble quest for self-deter- mination, dignity and self-reliance. I For now, we hope to see a unified also wish to state that Malaysia Palestine govern by the consensus attaches great importance to its spe- government that is inclusive and fair in HRH Sultan Nazrin Shah Lecture Series 2014 Dato Dr. Ahmad Faizal Mohd Perdaus, President of MERCY Malaysia, in his Welcoming Remarks hoped that this lecture series would provide a platform for the exchange of ideas and best practices to create greater awareness and understanding on the key issues facing the humanitarian sector. The event was graced by MERCY Malaysia’s Royal Patron, His Royal Highness Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah ibni Almarhum Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah Al-Maghfurlah, the Sultan of Perak Darul Ridzuan. MERCY Malaysia has been under the The Malaysian Medical Relief Society Mr. Daccord elaborated on the limita- banner of His Royal Highness and (MERCY Malaysia) in collaboration tions of humanitarian response in a members of the Perak royal family with IDFR organised the HRH Sultan particularly difficult global environ- since its establishment in 1999. Nazrin Shah Lecture Series at the ment, offered some historical per- Auditorium on 27 November 2014. spective while giving his viewpoint on the way forward. He also argued that The highlight of the event was a simply relying on “business as usual” lecture delivered by Mr. Yves Daccord, is not sufficient to respond to today’s Director General of the International humanitarian challenges. Humanita- Committee of the Red Cross, titled rian actors need to be much more From Baghdad to Bangui, from innovative and resourceful, less dog- Moscow to Kuala Lumpur: Is there still matic and insular, yet adhere more a role for humanitarian actors? The tenaciously than ever to the principles lecture underlined the concerns about of humanity and impartiality, at a mini- recent serious global conflicts and the mum, in order to respond in a relevant security coverage of the humanitarian way to the greatest number of people, aid workers. as rapidly and efficiently as possible. 8 bulletin@idfr.gov.my