KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 -- Malaysia has reiterated its longstanding position that the veto power held by the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is unjust and should ultimately be abolished, while reaffirming its commitment to championing reforms of the UN system.

Deputy Foreign Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni said the abuse of veto power by the world's major powers had undermined the credibility of the UNSC and prevented it from effectively carrying out its core responsibility to maintain international peace and security.

"Malaysia has consistently supported and called for comprehensive reform of the UNSC, including changes to the veto system. Malaysia's position is clear, the veto power is unfair a...