Malaysian Foreign Minister Leads Delegation in Open Debate on Middle East Issues at the UN Security Council

The Antara website quoted a press statement from the Malaysian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (KLN) issued in Putrajaya, Monday, reporting that the Malaysian Foreign Minister would repeat his country's insistence on an immediate ceasefire, opposing the continued forced displacement of the Palestinian people. They also emphasized the importance of sending humanitarian aid without obstacles to deal with the humanitarian destruction occurring on the Gaza Peninsula. The KLN also said that Malaysia would press for Israel to be held accountable for actions that openly violate international law. Foreign Minister Mohamad, according to the statement, will recommend that the State of Palestine be officially recognized as a UN Member State with full membership to demonstrate the struggle for their absolute right to self-determination and independence and sovereignty which have long been denied, based on pre-1967 borders, with East Baitulmaqdis as the nation's capital. The Malaysian Foreign Minister will also meet with UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres and convey Malaysia's support for his latest call for humanitarian aid to be distributed to Gaza quickly, safely, comprehensively, intelligently and without obstacles. Malaysia also expressed support for Sigrid Kaag, former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the Netherlands, in fulfilling her responsibilities as the new Senior Coordinator for Gaza Humanitarian and Reconstruction. Malaysia acknowledged efforts at the multilateral level to continue to focus on the situation in Palestine. On that occasion, the Malaysian Foreign Minister will also hand over a special postcard from the Prime Minister and Cabinet Members to the UN Secretary General containing a call for the UN to accept the State of Palestine as a UN Member State with full membership, and at the same time calling for an immediate ceasefire.