KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia firmly rejects any malicious attempt to misinterpret its long-standing political support and humanitarian efforts for the Palestinian people.
In a statement Monday (Sept 22), the Foreign Ministry said Malaysia has consistently advocated for peace, justice, respect for the United Nations Charter and international law, as well as for peaceful co-existence among and between nations.
It said these fundamental principles have been the foundation of Malaysia's foreign policy since its independence.
"In line with these principles, Malaysia has strongly opposed colonisation, foreign occupation, gross violation of international law, including human rights and humanitarian law, as well as the apartheid," the statement read.
Malaysia's steadfast support for the struggle of the Palestinians, for them to have peace, justice, freedom, and independence on the one hand, and Malaysia's strong opposition to the occupation and genocide committed against them by the Zionist Israeli regime on the other, are clearly in line with these core and universally recognised principles.
The Foreign Ministry said Malaysia will continue to work constructively with the international community towards peace and justice, as well as for humanitarian assistance for Palestinians, and ultimately for the establishment of an independent and sovereign State of Palestine based on the pre-1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital.
"Malaysia further underscores that justice and accountability are crucial for lasting peace to prevail.
"The Israeli Zionist regime must be held accountable for the gross injustices it continues to commit against the Palestinians and for its persistent violations of international law," it said. - Bernama
