Malaysia supports Turkiye on Palestine, global peace efforts
He said Malaysia and Turkiye share the same aspirations in advocating for global peace and strengthening solidarity among the global ummah through diplomacy, humanitarian aid, and peaceful conflict resolution efforts.
Anwar said he had earlier got on a phone call with Turkiye President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to exchange views and discuss several current developments of mutual interest.
"During the conversation, I also conveyed my appreciation for President Erdoğan's consistent and firm stance in defending the rights of the Palestinian people and calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
"Malaysia fully supports Türkiye's noble efforts in amplifying the voices of the oppressed on the international stage and in championing a just and lasting solution for the Palestinian people.
"Malaysia and Türkiye share the same aspirations in advocating for global peace and strengthening solidarity among the global ummah through diplomacy, humanitarian aid, and peaceful conflict resolution efforts," he said in a social media post.
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