Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has welcomed Pakistan’s offer to host negotiations between US and Iran, calling it a critical moment for diplomacy.
Addressing a meeting in Jakarta, PM Anwar said that the initiative of Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and other leaders of the region to resolve the conflict is commendable.
He said that Pakistan initiative is a last window for real diplomacy. He said that Malaysia will continue to support every credible effort for a just and lasting peace.
He showered praise on Pakistan, Oman, and others for stepping in to end Middle East conflict which was causing energy crisis in the entire world.
Malaysia leader urged Washington and Tehran to engage seriously. He reaffirms Iran’s right to defend itself but at the same time he called for maximum restraint. He warned that Gulf states must not be dragged into war.
“We call on the parties to exercise maximum restraint and ensure that civilian populations and neighboring states are not further drawn into a conflict they did not choose”, said PM Anwar.
Malaysian Prime Minister said that Gulf states, the region, and the world have much at stake in terms of economic, social, and long-term stability, and their people should not suffer the consequences of decisions made elsewhere.
