Share common responsibility to secure lasting peace: Najib

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak today called on all nations to share a common responsibility to create a better future and secure lasting peace.

He said the international community faced perhaps it greatest challenge: "peace not just during our time, but peace for all times."

"It is a challenge that must be met collectively. It is imperative that we achieve a peace premised upon a covenant of the willing, not one enforced by hegemony or secured through coercion.

"Peace can only be achieved if we are willing to constructively engage each other, to substitute dialogue in place of conflict," he said at the Mahathir Award for Global Peace Ceremony, here today.

Najib said it was the spirit that inspired former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, who stood solidly against war.

"Speaking at conferences across the world, he (Dr Mahathir) works tirelessly to deliver a simple message - war should not be the preferred path to peace," he said.

Ensure continued peace and prosperity in country – Najib

SHARING THE JOY: Najib (third right) and Rosmah sharing a light moment with staff of various women NGOs during a Bubur Lambuk cooking programme. — Bernama photo

PEKAN: Peace and prosperity enjoyed in the country should be maintained to enable  the people to carry out their daily tasks and worship without any hindrance, said Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.

Urging the people to be grateful for the blessings, the prime minister said: “In some countries, the people have to observe the fasting month and celebrate Hari Raya amid war and conflict … our country is much better.”

He said peace and prosperity that enabled Muslims to fast and pay the tithes during Ramadan was a testimony that the country was blessed.

“The blessings protect our country. These blessings are showered by God to Malaysia.