Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim used ASEAN platform to discuss Gaza with US President Trump, while Timor-Leste becomes 11th ASEAN member.
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim used the ASEAN platform during his dialogue with United States President Donald Trump to raise several key issues, including the situation in Gaza.
Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the Kuala Lumpur Peace Accord, held on the sidelines of the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits, was witnessed by both leaders.
The accord saw Thailand and Cambodia agreeing to initiate a reconciliation process.
“In his speech, the Prime Minister mentioned his discussions with President Trump,” Fahmi told reporters after officiating the closing ceremony of RIUH x ASEAN 2025.
“During their car journey from the Bunga Raya Complex to Kuala Lumpur, the issue of Gaza was surely among the topics raised.”
He said Anwar used the platform to convey a clear message both openly and in private.
Fahmi denied claims that Trump’s arrival received a more lavish welcome than other leaders.
He noted that Chinese President Xi Jinping’s arrival in May was also celebrated with full ceremony and public participation, including schoolchildren.
“We want to show the world powers that Malaysia is a dialogue partner that pursues diplomacy in its own way,” he said.
Fahmi added that Timor-Leste’s official admission as the 11th ASEAN member marked one of the most meaningful and historic milestones of this year’s summit.
“After the event, I visited the International Media Centre and met Timor-Leste journalists,” he said.
“They were in tears, expressing their gratitude to Malaysia and the Prime Minister because, after 14 years of effort, they were finally accepted as ASEAN’s 11th member.”
He said the presence of top leaders from the United States, China, Brazil, South Africa and Canada reflected Malaysia’s growing role in global diplomacy.
Malaysia continues to play a key part in ensuring ASEAN’s goals are achieved. – Bernama
