RIYADH: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim emphasised the essential have to support Palestinian state recognition at the United Nations (UN) throughout his assembly with Jordanian counterpart Bisher Hani Al-Khasawneh on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Special Meeting right here as we speak.
In the 20-minute assembly that started at 2.05 pm (native time), Anwar additionally underscored the necessity to maintain Israel accountable for its atrocities in Palestine.
The Prime Minister additionally expressed Malaysia’s gratitude to Jordan for its essential position in offering humanitarian help to the Palestinian individuals.
On April 19, the United States vetoed a UN proposal to recognise Palestine in a Security Council vote, thereby immediately opposing full Palestinian membership within the organisation.
On Malaysia-Jordan bilateral relations, Anwar expressed appreciation for the invitation from King Abdullah II of Jordan to go to the Middle East nation later this 12 months.
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Anwar additionally reiterated his intention to attend the First Joint Trade Committee Meeting within the first quarter of 2025, postponed from 2020 as a result of COVID-19 pandemic.
Both nations agreed to increase cooperation in varied fields, notably in bilateral commerce, which presently quantities to US$263 million (RM1.25 billion).
Malaysia additionally proposed a brand new memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on tradition, arts and heritage within the tourism sector.
The prime ministers additionally agreed to discover cooperation in Islamic commerce financing companies, in addition to in Syariah experience, analysis and banking legislation to delve into new areas akin to innovation, fintech and sustainability.
Malaysia and Jordan additionally agreed to strengthen defence cooperation.
The leaders additionally mentioned a number of different matters together with training, commerce, funding, tourism, Islamic banking and well being.
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