In a significant development related to Malaysia’s stance on the Palestine-Israel conflict, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim confirmed that the United States Department of State had engaged with Malaysia’s ambassador in Washington. This disclosure came as Anwar’s office verified that Putrajaya had received a diplomatic notice, known as a démarche, from the United States on October 13. Furthermore, Manu Bhalla, the US Deputy Chief of Mission to Malaysia, had met with a deputy secretary-general of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Malaysia to discuss the issue.
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Anwar emphasized Malaysia’s commitment to maintaining its principled position on the Palestinian issue, stating that the country would not yield to any form of intimidation, be it explicit or implied. He revealed that the US State Department had reached out to Malaysia, seeking clarification on the nation’s stance, with particular reference to Ambassador Datuk Seri Mohamed Nazri Aziz.
Additionally, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs received a démarche from the US Embassy in Kuala Lumpur, urging Malaysia to employ diplomatic channels to discourage any involvement in the Gaza conflict via proxies, alluding to Iran’s potential role. Malaysia’s steadfastness in its position on the Palestine-Israel conflict is resolute in the face of international pressure.