KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim expressed Malaysia’s full support for Qatar’s decision to prioritise the dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Anwar said this after a phone call with his Qatari counterpart Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, who is also Foreign Affairs Minister, this afternoon, regarding the latest developments in the Middle East.
He said Sheikh Mohammed highlighted a crucial opportunity to secure positive outcomes in ongoing ceasefire negotiations between Palestine and Israel, emphasising the importance of acting swiftly to capitalise on this moment.
“On behalf of the people of Malaysia, I conveyed our deep appreciation for Qatar’s significant role and affirmed our commitment to assist in this critical mission at Sheikh Mohammed’s request.
“God willing, I will soon reach out to the president of Iran and the representative of Hamas, as requested by Sheikh Mohammed, to facilitate peace negotiations, enforce the ceasefire, and expedite the delivery of humanitarian aid to Palestinians,” said Anwar in a Facebook post today.
— Bernama
