Malaysia Urges UN Action on Palestine and Myanmar Crises in Bilateral Meeting
New York, The Gulf Observer: Malaysian Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan held a bilateral meeting with United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday, urging the UN to take swift and decisive measures to address the crises in Palestine and Myanmar.
During the meeting, Mohamad voiced Malaysia’s deep concern over the ongoing conflicts and human rights violations in both regions. He called for intensified UN efforts to restore peace and stability, emphasizing the urgency of resolving the humanitarian crises affecting millions of civilians.
“I have expressed our concerns and urged the UN to take drastic action to ensure peace for the people of Palestine and Myanmar,” the Foreign Minister stated in a press release on Friday.
In addition to addressing these crises, Mohamad discussed potential cooperation between Malaysia and the UN as the country prepares for its chairmanship of ASEAN in 2025.
The bilateral meeting took place on the sidelines of the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session, where world leaders are participating in the General Debate from September 24 to 30.
Mohamad is attending UNGA in New York as Malaysia’s representative, marking his first appearance since assuming the role of Foreign Minister in December 2023. He is expected to deliver a statement during the High-Level General Debate on Saturday (Sunday in Malaysia) at around 2 p.m. local time.
