Perikatan Nasional today congratulated and commended Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim for his key role in arranging the ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia.
Bernama reported PN deputy chairman and opposition leader Hamzah Zainudin as saying the coalition welcomed any Malaysian involvement in efforts to strengthen regional stability.
“Whatever role Tambun (Anwar) played, even if described by some as simply that of a host, remains a contribution that will be recorded in history. I offer my congratulations and appreciation.
“What’s important is that Malaysia continues to be respected as a sovereign nation and credible balancing power in the Southeast Asian region,” he said when debating the 13th Malaysia Plan in the Dewan Rakyat.
On July 28, Thailand and Cambodia agreed to an unconditional and immediate ceasefire following a special meeting in Putrajaya chaired by Anwar.
At the meeting, Cambodian prime minister Hun Manet and Thailand’s acting prime minister, Phumtham Wechayachai, also agreed to convene a general border committee meeting as part of the ceasefire agreement.
Hamzah called for Malaysia to remain consistent in championing global peace and to boldly express firm stances against all forms of cruelty and oppression, especially in light of today’s fragile geopolitical environment.
“The ongoing humanitarian crisis and genocide in Gaza, the war in Eastern Europe, prolonged conflicts in the Middle East, and the tensions between Thailand and Cambodia all have direct or indirect impact on Malaysia.
“To safeguard the country’s diplomatic and strategic interests from all angles, the prime minister, foreign minister and the entire Cabinet bear a great responsibility to ensure their statements and actions remain composed and measured,” he said.
