KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has expressed serious concern over measures seeking to block the participation of Palestinian representatives at the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York.

In a statement, Wisma Putra said such actions run contrary to the host country agreement, the UN Charter and relevant resolutions, undermining the principles of multilateral diplomacy and the inclusive participation of all UN Members and Observers.

"Malaysia calls for these measures to be revoked to ensure fair and constructive engagement at the UN.

"Malaysia reaffirms that Palestinians are guaranteed their inalienable right to self-determination under international law and numerous UN resolutions. This right, alongside their ability to seek justice under international mechanisms, must be fully respected," the Communication and Public Diplomacy Division said.

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The 80th session of the UNGA will open on Sept 9, while the high-level General Debate will run from Sept 23 to 27 and conclude on Sept 29.

Earlier today, the US State Department said its Secretary of State Marco Rubio would deny and revoke the visas of the Palestinian leaders.

Under the United Nations Headquarters Agreement of 1947, signed between the US and the United Nations, the US is not supposed to refuse visas for officials heading to the world body.