Malaysia, Kyrgyz Republic Call For Afghanistan's Reintegration Into International Community
PUTRAJAYA, June 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and the Kyrgyz Republic today called for greater efforts to acknowledge Afghanistan into the international community.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, in a joint press conference with Kyrgyz President Sadyr Zhaparov here, said the two countries shared the view that Afghanistan should be embraced in the international community, albeit with certain observations.
'I share your views on that, because as a country closer to Afghanistan, you (Kyrgyz Republic) have a better understanding, and we will certainly benefit from your advice and views on this,' said Anwar.

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