Cabinet did not discuss Anwar's Taiwan remarks, says Fahmi
PUTRAJAYA: The cabinet did not discuss Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s remarks on Taiwan, which drew a strong rebuke from Taipei, says government spokesman Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil.
The cabinet did not broach Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's statements regarding Taiwan, which elicited a stern rebuke from Taipei. Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil conveyed this at a press conference following the cabinet meeting, stating that the issue was not deliberated upon. Fahmi was queried about a Taiwan Foreign Ministry statement rebuking Anwar's remarks in a recent Al Jazeera interview.
In the interview, Anwar advocated for the One China policy, acknowledging historical factors in Taiwan's relationship with China, and posited that Taiwan is part of China. He also suggested the matter should be resolved by the Chinese populace. This provoked a robust reaction from Taiwan's Foreign Ministry, which labeled Anwar's statements as false and supported Beijing's stance on using force to reunify Taiwan.
The ministry reaffirmed Taiwan's sovereignty and independence, denying any subordination to the People's Republic of China. Taipei cautioned that Anwar's remarks could jeopardize regional peace and stability, and affect the confidence of Taiwanese businesses investing in Malaysia. The ministry emphasized that Anwar's comments effectively legitimized Beijing's position on force against Taiwan.
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