Anwar praises Maldivian president for taking principled stand on Palestine
MALÉ: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim praised Maldivian President Dr Mohamed Muizzu for taking a principled stand on the Palestinian issue, saying Malaysia and the Maldives shared broadly similar foreign policy positions, particularly on Gaza.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim commended Maldivian President Dr Mohamed Muizzu for his principled stance on the Palestinian issue, noting that Malaysia and the Maldives share similar foreign policy positions, particularly regarding Gaza. Both nations remain deeply concerned about the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where Palestinian deaths and destruction persist despite international calls for human rights and democracy.
In a joint press conference with Muizzu, Anwar expressed his appreciation for the president's stance and emphasized that this issue holds significance not only for their hearts but also for justice and freedom. Anwar urged the international community to address the colonization of Palestine, highlighting that countries that once fought against colonialism are now hesitant to condemn Israel's occupation of Palestinian land.
He recalled his earlier mention of the term "colonization" and stressed that those who fought against colonization should now stand up for justice for Palestinians. Addressing Muizzu directly, Anwar described him as a voice of reason and conscience and a true defender of human rights and freedom.
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