Both Singapore and Malaysia backed a UN resolution calling for a ceasefire. Read more at straitstimes.com.
SINGAPORE – Singapore and Malaysia share the position that there must be an immediate ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict, and that humanitarian assistance is paramount.
“That position is jointly endorsed by both countries and majority of the countries in the world,” said Datuk Seri Anwar.“Singapore has made repeated statements about this, and condemned what’s happening... and hoping that the two parties can make progress towards a negotiated two-state solution to the Middle East,” he said.
The two leaders made the comments when asked by the media what specific approaches their countries would take to ensure that their reactions to the Israel-Hamas war and the ground sentiments do not have spillover effects, especially on mutual investments, bilateral cooperation and longstanding ties.Mr Anwar said what is critical for now is peace, and to stop the killings of civilians, babies and women.
The two-day retreat, which is a key annual platform for the prime ministers to meet and discuss bilateral issues, is the first one to be held since the Covid-19 pandemic hit.vowed to annihilate Hamas Speaking to reporters on Sunday, Mr Shanmugam noted that the resolution – titled “Protection of civilians and upholding legal and humanitarian obligations” – had called for a truce leading to a cessation of hostilities.
On Saturday, Mr Shanmugam also held a closed-door meeting with more than 200 Malay-Muslim community leaders to explain the Government’s position on the matter.
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