Malaysia's invitation to Palestinian leader Abbas remains open
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Malaysia has not yet set a date for Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to visit the country, but the invitation remains open, according to Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. Abbas has expressed gratitude for Malaysia's support for the Palestinian quest for an independent state, yet he stated that the circumstances were not favorable for scheduling the visit at present.
The minister mentioned he would extend the invitation verbally multiple times and suggested that the prime minister could send a formal letter to invite Abbas if needed. When questioned by Dewan Rakyat member Hassan Abdul Karim (PH-Pasir Gudang), Mohamad Hasan stated that the Malaysian government would invite the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO), which is recognized by the international community, rather than Gaza, which is governed by Hamas.
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