Malaysia joins MH17 deliberation

Malaysia will participate in the joint legal action against Russia by the governments of Australia and the Netherlands over the downing of MH17, says Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. He said the country would participate in the deliberation under Article 84 of the Convention on International Civil Aviation (ICAO) in accordance with the Chicago Convention. “The government of Malaysia reiterates its commitment to a judicial process that is conducted transparently under international laws against parties responsible for the horrific July 17, 2014, tragedy. “We are committed to seeking justice for the families of the victims including the 43 Malaysian nationals on board the aircraft,” he said in a Facebook post yesterday. On Tuesday, it was reported that Australia and the Netherlands said they had begun joint legal action against Russia at the ICAO over the attack on MH17. There were 38 Australians and 196 Dutch passengers aboard the flight. Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Foreign Minister Marise Payne said in a statement that Russia was responsible under international law for the downing of the flight, and action in the United Nations’ aviation council was a step forward in the fight for justice for the victims.<br/>