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Malaysia stands ready to deliver humanitarian aid to Yemen - Mohamad

SEREMBAN: Malaysia stands ready to deliver humanitarian assistance to Yemen, while urging all parties in the protracted conflict in the country to return to the negotiation table and look for a diplomatic solution.

Malaysia stands ready to deliver humanitarian aid to Yemen - Mohamad

Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan announced that Malaysia is prepared to provide humanitarian aid to Yemen, emphasizing the country's empathy for the suffering of the Yemeni people due to the ongoing civil war. He highlighted the issue during a conversation with Yemen's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Dr Afrah Abdulaziz Al-Zouba, who updated him on the latest developments in the nation.

Speaking to reporters, Mohamad stated that Malaysia stands ready to participate in any relief mission or deliver assistance to any country in need, to the best of their ability. He stressed that the conflict has brought no benefit to the estimated 22 million people affected and instead causes prolonged suffering. Consequently, he urged foreign stakeholders to prioritize diplomatic efforts and return to the negotiation table to achieve peace and prosperity for the Yemeni people, as the conflict threatens regional stability.

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