Asean, Japan can play role in helping find solution to Palestine-Israel conflict, says Anwar

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (third, left) sharing a light moment with (from left) Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia Prime Minister Hun Manet and Timor Leste Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao after group photograph with Asean leaders during the Asean-Japan Commemorative Summit here on Sunday. - Photo: Bernama

TOKYO: Asean and Japan can collectively play a significant role within the global community towards achieving a peaceful and durable solution to the Palestine-Israel conflict, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

The Malaysian Prime Minister noted that all Asean Member States and Japan had voted in favour of the United Nations General Assembly resolution on Dec 12, which demanded a humanitarian ceasefire as well as ensuring humanitarian access and the release of hostages.