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FORUM NEWS Sri Razali also imparted pearls of wis- dom on excelling in one’s diplomatic career. He shared that one should be passionate about any assignments given regardless how difficult it may seem on the outset, always seek counsel from one’s mentors, keep an open mind and be flexible when adapting to the concept of growing with the demands of the service. move forward from where they are out as a young diplomatic officer at the while still retaining the essence of who then Ministry of External Affairs at the The talk inspired the audience on the they are. Inconsistency in approach of mere age of 22. Tan Sri revealed a soft importance of having passion, staying steering nation-building to achieve spot for his first posting to New Delhi, dedicated and be principled in one’s this balance could prove detrimental where he reminisced with nostalgia position when developing one’s career to the formula that has kept Malaysia the anxieties of having to earn the trust as a diplomatic officer. For without united in diversity. of his peers in the foreign diplomatic which, one could not possibly em- circle who were much wiser and more body the reputation of being cultiva- The session was made memorable experienced than he was then. The ted in the art of selfless dedication to when Tan Sri Razali began engaging experience taught him a great deal one’s own nations interest while main- with the participants on a personal about what it takes to be an accom- taining affability and poise in adversity. level. He related to his audience by plished diplomat and served him well recollecting fond memories starting throughout his illustrious career. Tan Regional and International Affairs Module 2014: United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Simulation Contributed by Mark Michael Vincent L. Marbella IDFR conducted a two-day simulation On the first day, each of the partici- started the drafting of the UNSC of the United Nations Security Council pants was assigned to represent a Resolution which contained two parts: (UNSC) Meeting from 2 to 3 Septem- UNSC member country and relevant Preambular (recalling previous UN ber 2014. Thirty-two participants from international organisation. The simula- Resolutions and other relevant princi- Malaysia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs tion started with an informal meeting ples to the given security situation) and six international participants of the Security Council where the and Operative (plan of action to (Chile, China, Cuba, Ecuador, Libya President called for all UN Security address the security situation). and The Philipines) joined the said Council to listen to a report from the Proposed provisions and text of the simulation exercise. Secretary-General of the United Na- draft Resolution were negotiated by tions (UNSG) on the latest security the Member Council and were The simulation aimed to further threats (in this simulation, the case is presented to the resumption of the enhance the participants’ knowledge the situation in Gaza) which urged the informal meeting. and skills in diplomacy, particularly on Council to carry out its responsibility the current regional security threats, to address the mentioned escalating On the second day, the simulation as well as to provide exposure and security situation. commenced with the Informal consul- better understanding on the United tation of the Council and an additional Nations setting. Members expressed their initial views and position The facilitator, Tan Sri Hasmy Agam, on the situation and with his expertise as former Malaysia’s proposed a draft UNSC Permanent Representative to the UN Resolution for adoption in New York from 1998-2003 and by the Council, which having served twice as President of include steps or measures the Security Council during Malaysia’s to be taken to resolve the term on the UNSC from 1999 to 2000, issue. provided guidelines to the participants on how the actual UNSC meeting is In the afternoon, the conducted. Council’s Working Group DIPLOMATIC VOICE 23