Malaysia calls for Myanmar to fulfil Asean Five-Point Consensus
NEW YORK: Malaysia has stressed the importance of Myanmar fulfilling its responsibilities as an Asean member and implementing the Five-Point Consensus (5PC) to help address the prolonged crisis in the country.
Malaysia has urged Myanmar to adhere to its commitments as an Asean member and implement the Five-Point Consensus (5PC) to help resolve the ongoing crisis. This was conveyed by Malaysia during a courtesy call by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) president Mirjana Spoljaric, who was in New York for the 81st United Nations General Assembly.
The meeting also touched upon the escalating global humanitarian crisis, with a focus on the situation in Myanmar and the necessity to ensure that aid can reach those in need. The ICRC president extended an invitation for Malaysia to be represented by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim at the High-Level Conference on Humanitarian Issues in War in Jordan on December 7, suggesting that such participation would underscore the international community's commitment to humanitarian concerns.
Additionally, the talks addressed the growing concern over autonomous weapons systems, emphasizing the urgent need for international regulations and support for the ongoing process in Geneva.
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