KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia will send a representative to attend a United Nations (UN) conference in New York next week aimed at discussing a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today.
He said Malaysia supports the initiative led by France and Saudi Arabia to convene the conference.
“Every country has the right to attend and voice its views, particularly on the issue of justice for Palestine and Gaza. That is our position.
“I support the initiative by the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia (also the Prime Minister), Mohammed bin Salman, and French President Emmanuel Macron (in organising the conference),” Anwar told reporters after performing Friday prayers at Masjid Azzubair Ibnul Awwam in Cheras, Bernama reported.
Also present was Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs), Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar.
Anwar was responding to media reports claiming that the administration of former US president Donald Trump had issued stern warnings to governments worldwide against attending the conference.
According to the reports, Washington cautioned that any nation taking a position contrary to that of Israel could be deemed to oppose US foreign policy and potentially face diplomatic consequences.
The US was also reported to have rejected any unilateral recognition of the State of Palestine.
When asked whether he would attend the conference, scheduled from June 17 to 20, Anwar replied, “I myself probably will not.”
France and Saudi Arabia are said to be the main organisers of the conference, with reports indicating that Paris is considering the unilateral recognition of Palestine. — June 13, 2025