The top brass discussing bilateral cooperation between Malaysia and America.On his first official day at work in Washington attending the Nuclear Security Summit attended by top leaders from 47 countries, Prime Minister Najib Razak was indeed a very busy bee.
Firstly, Najib with his small entourage comprising Rais Yatim as acting Foreign Minister and Ambassador Jamaluddin Jarjis attended bilateral talks with President Barrack Obama who viewed Malaysia as an important ally in the overall agenda of Muslim communities around the world, being a Nation with a Muslim majority. Later, Najib and a very few select leaders were invited to lunch with Vice President Joseph Biden. In the evening, he was invited to join another select group of important leaders to dine with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton who might be visiting Malaysia in the very near future. According to Ambassador Jarjis, " Malaysia is regarded as representing the voices of the Islamic countries on nuclear issues."
Malaysian observers to the Nuclear Security Summit.Today, besides Prime Minister Najib, Obama gave an audience to King Abdullah of Jordan, the Presidents of Armania, and finally China.
Among the forty seven leaders here in Washington who've sought meetings on bilateral ties with the United States, only eight had their requests granted among which only two were from East Asia, namely China and Malaysia.
On Tuesday night, the Prime Minister will be hosting a Gala dinner introducing the Faces of 1Malaysia to the American community including the US Congressmen.
On Wednesday, Najib will be lunching with the Chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, Congressman Howard Berman before making a keynote address on a function organised by the Centre of Strategic & International Studies ( CSIS ) on Malaysia's handling of the Insurgency Period resulting in the surrender of the Communist Party of Malaya.
The Patriot would like to commend Malaysia's Ambassador to The United States, Datuk Sri Jamaluddin Jarjis for successfully using his strong connections and diplomatic skills on Capitol Hill, arranging such important meetings and events for the Prime Minister and boosting Malaysia's standing and image in America and among the Muslim world in less than 7 months after taking over as Head of our Mission in Washington which is by far an endeavour that has never been achieved in such a short time by any of his predecessors before.
On Thursday night, H.E. Ambassador Jarjis also witnessed a signing ceremony between the National Aerospace & Defense Industries Sdn Bhd and Poongsan from South Korea supplying Ammunition & Explosives at the Ritz Carlton in Washington.
*Previous post in The Patriot banking on JJ to make his mark for Malaysia in Washington: http://tpj-one-thepatriot.blogspot.com/2009/05/perfect-man-for-washington.html
7 comments:
Dear TPJ,
Thanks for the live updates from Washington. You really show some skin to us on what happening there. If Najib made a perfect man for Washington by putting JJ, Malaysian put their best odds by having you in the summit!
I can see that your participation in Washington is on behalf of most rooten of Malaysia citizen. We got the best report from the best man and from the right time.
Congratulations to our Mr Ambassador JJ that has created another history of Malaysia. Within that glorious 7 month, he has position Malaysia in very best grid.
Congrats, and all the best to you Sir TPJ. You make Malaysia stands proud!
Kudos on this one, really, really good first hand accounts of what’s going on now in Washington D.C. I am MOST IMPRESSED by your insight and prediction about this JJ guy in your May 2009 post. You’re right: Ambassador Jarjis’ work is a beacon. He understands the importance of urgency. In today’s environment, no one can afford to drift along with the 'status quo, slower pace-business-as-usual'. JJ took only 7 months, and you my man – provide real-time original observation. Well done!
-datswhy-
Salam Tengku,apa da?kalau setakat cut and paste dah lebih kurang macam NST, baik tak payah. Saya rasa semua yang bagi komen kat atas ni tak sempat tengok news kot. Nak tengok real time comments bukak webcast lah!What happen?Selalunya your writing lebih uummph! ni dah standard reporter.baik tengku pikul kamera sekali buat liputan di Washington! Kita expect betterlah dari blog Tengku. Apa dah jadi pada you Twengku?
Anonymous 5.07
Thank you for your kind words though I hope with the "rooten of Malaysian citizens" you meant me representing the grassroots.
Proud to be Malaysian!
Datswhy,
You're very attentive and articulate. Having an intelligent reader and participant like you in The Patriot inspires me to reach greater heights in regard to this blog.
Thank you for taking time out to participate.
Salam Anonymous 2.22
Maaf terlambat menjawab leteran Saudara/i. Tulisan yang saya berikan dari Washington kali ini sememangnya merupakan laporan tidak ubah melainkan ianya kurang kualitinya dari journalist professional yang sedia ada dari NST, Star, Utusan dan lain2. Beritanya mungkin sama dengan pengeluar berita lain namun tulisannya berbeza tanpa cut and paste sebagaimana tuduhan melulu Saudara/i itu kerana saya berada ketika sidang akhbar sedang diadakan dengan pihak Duta Besar JJ. Namun demikian takkanlah kerana hendak memuaskan anda, terpaksa saya mengada-adakan cerita seperti PM dipimpin masuk kebilik rundingan dua hala dengan Obama oleh Stevie Wonder atau Angelina Jolie sedangkan ianya tidak berlaku. Baguslah jika saya memuaskan hati yang tidak sempat merujuk ke webcast dengan berita yang lebih kurang sama berlaku itu. Kerana mereka tidak menganggur dan ada masa untuk melihat webcastlah menyebabkan mereka membaca blog saya untuk berita yang sama. Mereka membaca untuk medapatkan cerita atau berita, bukannya untuk mengkritik dan meleter macam anak dara tua yang dah tak laku. Walaubagaimanapun, suka saya melihat webcast ajaib anda yang boleh menyiarkan berita yang saya laporkan yang belum pun di keluarkan di mana2 suratkhabar iaitu memorandum kesefahaman diantara syarikat Malaysia dan Korea mengeluarkan peluru yang disaksikan JJ.
Terima kasih kerana sudi mengunjung blog saya ini dan sekira ianya memudharatkan pemikiran anda, silalah baca blog penulis2 yang lebih hebat iaitu A Kadir Jasin, Ahiruddin Atan, Fauziah Ismail dan juga Nuraina Samad untuk mendapat lebih kepuasan dan kualiti.
Saya disini pula menerima pembaca dari segala lapisan pemikiran dan kebijaksanaan, iaitu dari pihak atasan dan bawahan, mahupun yang jenis pariah dengan pintu yang terbuka.
Wasallam.
A big applause to you Tengku. Some of the readers, doest understand by misinterpret between reporter, journalist and blogger. The so called reader should understand the esthetic's of your writing. I am sorry, to those who think this blog ain't enough updates, please walk away and go refer to the others.
To my beloved writer, please move on with all your quality legitimate writing. Don't ever give a damn to hypocrites and felt that their are better than others. Congratulations on your trip with our beloved Najib Razak. Kudos! and keep up you good articulate writing!
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