RIYADH – Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim wants member countries of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to consistently and assertively call for an immediate ceasefire and to expedite humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza.
Speaking during the 8th Extraordinary Islamic Summit of the OIC here today to discuss the ongoing Israeli aggression in Palestine, he said the ummah expects tangible results and concrete action from the one-day Islamic summit.
“I call upon each of us (OIC members) to strategically employ our diplomatic channels and networks in every dialogue and on every stage, be it bilateral or multilateral, regional or international.
“Let us consistently and assertively call for the following in a concerted diplomatic campaign to institute an immediate ceasefire and expedite humanitarian assistance to the people of Gaza,” the prime minister said.
The meeting, held at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Centre here, is hosted by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who is also the prime minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. – November 12, 2023