REMBAU, Aug 30 — Foreign Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan has advised foreign envoys in the country to exercise caution when making statements about Palestine, as such comments could affect the sentiments of Malaysians.
Mohamad said although the statements are the opinions of the countries they represent, foreign diplomats must understand and be aware of the sentiments in Malaysia that strongly oppose the genocide in Palestine.
“I am appalled at what was said (in the interview of a local media portal with the United States Ambassador to Malaysia)… Even though the views were on behalf of his country, they should not denigrate the global perspective on the atrocities and the killing of innocent Palestinians, including women and children,” he said, adding that those views violated the boundaries of humanity.
The Rembau MP was speaking to reporters during a goodwill visit in the Kota constituency.
He was commenting on Edgard D. Kagan’s statement during an interview titled “Arms Supply and Peace: US Ambassador Discusses the West Asia Conflict”.
“I hope foreign envoys in the country will be more mindful when speaking,” he added.
— Bernama
