PM Anwar Ibrahim says any Palestinian solution must recognise rights and end Israeli oppression, following calls with Qatar and Egypt
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia has reaffirmed its position that a lasting solution to the Palestinian conflict must be comprehensive and based on universal justice.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stated this must include recognition of Palestinian rights and an end to Israeli oppression and occupation.
He made the remarks after a telephone call with Qatar Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani.
The Qatari leader briefed Anwar on recent developments in peace efforts for West Asia.
Anwar said the Qatar leader noted Islamic nations welcomed a US-led peace initiative but doubts remain due to Israeli violations.
“We will continue to assert clearly and decisively that any solution must recognise the rights of the Palestinian people, including those in Gaza, and end the oppression, occupation and colonisation by the Israeli regime,” Anwar said.
He was speaking at the closing of the Rancakkan MADANI Bersama Malaysiaku programme.
The Prime Minister also revealed he was contacted by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.
Egypt conveyed its readiness to host a special conference on Gaza’s recovery and invited Malaysia as a co-convener.
“We are cooperating and examining the modalities of the programme, as upholding universal justice is our responsibility,” he said. – Bernama
