PETALING JAYA: Malaysia and Asean will continue to support ongoing humanitarian aid efforts in Myanmar, including through the Malaysia Special Search and Rescue Force (SMART), says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
"SMART has been set to move to Myanmar earlier today to participate in the search and rescue (SAR) operations in the most affected areas," said the Prime Minister on Facebook on Monday (March 31).
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"Besides that, a humanitarian mission led by the Foreign Minister will also depart for Myanmar in the near future," he added.
Anwar said he has informed Senior General Min Aung Hlain of the Special Meeting of Asean Foreign Ministers that Malaysia organised today to mobilise Asean’s full support for Myanmar.
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"I later contacted a colleague, Thai Prime Minister Paetongtam Shinawatra to express my deepest sorrow and sympathy over the disaster of the earthquake that has struck the country."
"I also raised several matters linked to the two countries, including Asean's continued resolve in facilitating and helping Myanmar find a peaceful solution to the crisis in the country."
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"God willing, our conversation today will be followed by further discussions during my working visit to Bangkok on April 17 at the invitation of Prime Minister Paetongtam Shinawatra," added Anwar.
