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Malaysia invited to international talks on Strait of Hormuz
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Mohamad Fadli
The invitation was conveyed by French president Emmanuel Macron, who is co-hosting the special session with British prime minister Keir Starmer tonight
Tonight’s meeting will consider sending a multinational force to ensure security in the Strait of Hormuz once the Middle East conflict ends. (EPA Images pic)
SEPANG: Malaysia has been invited to take part in a high-level international discussion on the Strait of Hormuz tonight, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said.
Anwar said the invitation was conveyed by French president Emmanuel Macron, who is co-hosting the session at 8pm (Malaysian time) with British prime minister Keir Starmer.
Anwar, who said Malaysia would be represented by foreign minister Mohamad Hasan at the online discussion, stressed that the country’s position remains firm in ensuring freedom of navigation through the strategic waterway, which is a critical route for global energy supplies.
“At the same time, we cannot deny Iran’s rights. We are also concerned about the actions taken by Israel and the US against Iran,” he told reporters after Friday prayers at the fire station surau here.
He said Malaysia would adopt a balanced and independent stance in addressing the issue, reflecting its commitment to maintaining regional stability while safeguarding international trade interests.
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most important shipping lanes, making any tensions in the area a matter of international concern.
AFP reported today that Macron and Starmer will chair a meeting of allies to consider sending a multinational force to ensure security and free-flowing trade in the strait once the conflict between Iran and the US and Israel ends.
The leaders joining Starmer and Macron for the meeting, which will mostly be held via video, are due to call for a return to full freedom of navigation and also address the economic consequences of the blockade.
Tensions in the Gulf have intensified after the US announced a blockade of maritime traffic entering and exiting the strait.
Iran effectively shut the strait, a route that carries about a fifth of the world’s oil consumption, as soon as the US and Israel launched the war against the Islamic republic on Feb 28, leading to a surge in global energy prices.
European leaders are worried that if the blockade continues, consumers will face higher inflation, food shortages, and flight cancellations as jet fuel runs out.
Anwar said the invitation was conveyed by French president Emmanuel Macron, who is co-hosting the session at 8pm (Malaysian time) with British prime minister Keir Starmer.
Anwar, who said Malaysia would be represented by foreign minister Mohamad Hasan at the online discussion, stressed that the country’s position remains firm in ensuring freedom of navigation through the strategic waterway, which is a critical route for global energy supplies.
“At the same time, we cannot deny Iran’s rights. We are also concerned about the actions taken by Israel and the US against Iran,” he told reporters after Friday prayers at the fire station surau here.
He said Malaysia would adopt a balanced and independent stance in addressing the issue, reflecting its commitment to maintaining regional stability while safeguarding international trade interests.
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most important shipping lanes, making any tensions in the area a matter of international concern.
AFP reported today that Macron and Starmer will chair a meeting of allies to consider sending a multinational force to ensure security and free-flowing trade in the strait once the conflict between Iran and the US and Israel ends.
The leaders joining Starmer and Macron for the meeting, which will mostly be held via video, are due to call for a return to full freedom of navigation and also address the economic consequences of the blockade.
Tensions in the Gulf have intensified after the US announced a blockade of maritime traffic entering and exiting the strait.
Iran effectively shut the strait, a route that carries about a fifth of the world’s oil consumption, as soon as the US and Israel launched the war against the Islamic republic on Feb 28, leading to a surge in global energy prices.
European leaders are worried that if the blockade continues, consumers will face higher inflation, food shortages, and flight cancellations as jet fuel runs out.
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