Conference to address security on Jan 5, 6

PUTRAJAYA: The Putrajaya International Security Dialogue 2018, to be held on Jan 5 to 6, will be the benchmark that Malaysia sets itself towards remaining at the forefront in the development of ideas in counterterrorism and tackling security threats.

Organised by the Home Ministry in collaboration with the World Muslim League, the conference will carry the theme “Wisdom and Moderation i n Countering Terrorism”.

The Home Ministry, in a statement, yesterday said ministers and deputy ministers from 20 countries, including Saudi Arabia, Australia, the United Kingdom, France and Indonesia, were expected to present the stands of their nations.

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, who is also home minister, is scheduled to deliver a keynote address on the second day of the dialogue.

The dialogue was expected to be attended by more than 1,000 senior diplomats and high commissioners, representatives of non-governmental organisations, academics, senior government officials and students.

The ministry said the dialogue was aimed at promoting Malaysia as a modern and progressive nation at the forefront of counterterrorism and anti-extremism efforts.

All resolutions and findings were expected to drive international cooperation in counterterrorism efforts.