Fahmi: Malaysia has right to accept or reject proposed US envoy
Government spokesman and Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil highlighted 'agrément', the procedure where a host country's approval is necessary for any accreditation of an ambassador.
"Similarly, when there is representation of Malaysia to a foreign country, it must be approved by the host country," he said at the handover of appointment letters for the founding members of the Malaysian Media Council (MMC) today.
Fahmi said the cabinet has yet to receive a memorandum from Wisma Putra over the nomination.
The procedure, codified in international law, affirms the right for a host country to refuse any nomination without stating a reason.
Before concluding the press conference, Fahmi made a final declaration that highlighted Malaysia's firm stance on the Palestine issue: "From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free."
On Friday, US President Donald Trump announced that Adams will be nominated as the next American ambassador to Malaysia.
In a post on Truth Social, he described Adams as a remarkable patriot and a successful entrepreneur, praising his dedication to what he termed "the Virtues of American Greatness".
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