KUALA LUMPUR — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed Malaysia’s support for the recent understanding reached between the United States and Iran, which aims to conclude months of ongoing hostilities.
Speaking at the 39th Asia-Pacific Roundtable today, Anwar also commended the efforts of Türkiye, Pakistan, Gulf nations, and other mediating countries for their roles in facilitating the memorandum of understanding.
However, the Prime Minister cautioned that the path forward is delicate, noting that the prospects for long-term peace remain fragile and highly vulnerable to potential sabotage.
To ensure stability, Anwar emphasized that strict adherence to all agreed-upon ceasefire terms and the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to international shipping must be treated as urgent priorities.
The vital maritime corridor previously handled roughly one-fifth of the world’s oil supply before the conflict disrupted trade.
Anwar highlighted the severe global economic toll the hostilities have taken, particularly regarding inflation and resource reallocation.
“Food and energy prices remain high as countries seek to secure supplies. Billions of dollars that could have been used for social and economic development have instead been diverted to securing essential goods,” he said.
“These are not mere statistics on paper; they impact livelihoods,” Anwar said during his keynote address.
The Prime Minister’s remarks coincide with reports from Qatar indicating “positive progress” in indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States, which wrapped up on Wednesday with a heavy focus on restoring security to the Strait of Hormuz.
The three-day international forum, which concluded today, was organized by the Institute of Strategic and International Studies (ISIS) Malaysia. – July 2, 2026