VIENTIANE: Malaysia has called for the immediate implementation of United Nations Security Council's (UNSC) Resolution 2735 (2024), which outlines a three-phase plan to achieve peace in Gaza, without any additional conditions.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia, alongside the international community, is calling for an immediate ceasefire to prevent the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza and Lebanon.
"It is crucial for all parties to avoid worsening the situation that is already tense in the region," he said at the 12th Asean-United States (US) Summit here today.
Yesterday, Anwar during a bilateral meeting with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged the US to leverage its influence to enforce the UNSC Resolution 2735.
The resolution outlines a three-plan phase proposed by the US, which calls for an immediate, permanent and effective ceasefire.
This includes the release of hostages, exchange of prisoners involving Palestinian detainees and the complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza.
Additionally, it calls for the swift and unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid and the reconstruction of the region.
At the same time, the Prime Minister, also expressed Malaysia's readiness to collaborate with Asean and the US to address outstanding issues, potentially paving the way for the US to sign and ratify the Southeast Asia Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone (SEANWFZ) Protocol.
Malaysia also called for cooperation in capacity-building programmes to strengthen human capital, green technology, renewable energy and sustainable urban development.