Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim described the continuing genocide in Gaza as a “test of our collective conscience” that calls for motion.
Addressing the Shangri-La Dialogue, a key annual protection and safety discussion board held in Singapore, Anwar highlighted the alarming rise in world armed conflicts, noting that the variety of such conflicts is now at its highest since World War II, citing ongoing crises in Ukraine, Gaza, Myanmar, and Sudan.
“Genocide in Gaza is a test of our collective conscience, the scale of devastation, open defiance of humanitarian norms, and the paralysis of institutions meant to uphold them, demand more than sympathy; they demand consistency and actions,” he stated.
Anwar additionally talked concerning the South China Sea dispute and stated his nation is deeply involved concerning the potential escalation amongst claimant nations.
“Where the dispute is far too complex. Our objective is not achieved through escalation, nor by provoking others. It is best pursued through steady, principled diplomacy,” he stated.
“We should refrain from escalation,” the Malaysian prime minister stated.
Anwar additionally met with US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on the sidelines of the discussion board and mentioned enhancing protection and maritime cooperation.
“We talked about maritime security, asset modernization, and collaboration with local industries. We identified opportunities for training and developing a robust Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) ecosystem,” he stated on X.
Source: www.anews.com.tr