Malaysia, Egypt And South Africa Call For Immediate End To Israeli Aggression In Gaza

RIO DE JANEIRO, July 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia stands united with Egypt and South Africa in demanding an immediate halt to all forms of aggression and oppression by the Israeli regime in Gaza.

This common stance was reaffirmed during separate meetings between Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his Egyptian counterpart, Mostafa Madbouly, as well as South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Speaking from the BRICS Leaders’ Summit, Anwar said both Malaysia and Egypt agreed that the international community must no longer remain silent in the face of ongoing human rights violations.

During his meeting with Ramaphosa, Anwar also expressed Malaysia’s deep appreciation for South Africa’s unwavering support for the Palestinian cause, including its firm stance at the International Court of Justice (ICJ).

South Africa was the first country to bring Israel before the ICJ over the genocide in Gaza, which has claimed more than 56,000 lives and devastated the region.

Anwar added that both the Egyptian and South African leaders shared a commitment to further strengthen bilateral ties through cooperation in multiple sectors.

Malaysia and South Africa agreed to review existing partnerships and explore new avenues to expand strategic investments in the agriculture, automotive, tourism and halal industries.

Anwar reaffirmed Malaysia’s commitment to deepening ties with South Africa as a key trading partner on the African continent, in line with the spirit of South-South solidarity and cross-continental MADANI cooperation.

The Prime Minister also extended an invitation to Ramaphosa to attend the upcoming ASEAN Summit in October and thanked South Africa for inviting Malaysia to participate in the G20 Summit this November.