Anwar to Iran: Keep Hormuz open, choose diplomacy over conflict
NEW DELHI, Sept 12 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim expressed concern over the continued conflict and esc...
On September 12, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim discussed the ongoing conflict in West Asia with Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian during a bilateral meeting at the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi. Anwar emphasized the importance of preserving the freedom and safety of maritime passage through the Strait of Hormuz, adhering to international maritime law.
"Malaysia urged all parties to return to dialogue and diplomacy to resolve disputes and de-escalate the situation," he stated during the 30-minute meeting.
The Malaysian Prime Minister, who is also the Finance Minister, welcomed the longstanding diplomatic relations between Malaysia and Iran. He reaffirmed cooperation on various fronts, including energy, agriculture, palm oil, food security, halal, technology, and higher education. Anwar called for a continuation and expansion of trade and investment cooperation opportunities between the two nations.
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