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Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim Emphasizes Sovereignty and International Cooperation at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Plus Summit

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Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim attended the commemorative Victory Parade in China, marking 80 years since the end of World War II, and witnessed the growing instability in the international system. He emphasized the importance of sovereignty, citing the genocide in Gaza as an example of the need for nations to defend their independence. Anwar also met with various world leaders, including Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, to discuss regional issues and cooperation.

Key Takeaways:

  • Anwar highlighted the importance of sovereignty, stating that a nation's independence must be respected, citing the example of China's rise against colonialism and violence during World War II.
  • The Prime Minister emphasized the need for nations to defend their sovereignty in the face of growing instability in the international system, citing the genocide in Gaza as an example of the atrocities committed by the Zionist regime against Palestinians with impunity.
  • Anwar attended the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Plus Summit 2025 as a special guest and shared his views on global issues, including the failure of the United Nations to resolve major crises, which has eroded its global influence.
  • He met with several world leaders, including Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet, and Nepalese Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, to discuss regional issues and cooperation.
  • Anwar emphasized the need for international cooperation to address global challenges, citing the example of the ongoing atrocities in Gaza and the suffering of the Palestinian people.

Statistics:

  • 80 years have passed since the end of World War II.
  • Anwar emphasized the need for decades of stability and peace since the end of World War II, highlighting that the international system is increasingly undermined and unstable.
  • Anwar highlighted that he met with 5 world leaders on the sidelines of the SCO Summit: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet, and Nepalese Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli.

Sources:

  • BERNAMA News Agency, "Anwar Attend SCO Summit in China", 2025
  • Malaysian media, "Anwar says Malaysia's sovereignty must be defended", 2025

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