KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 — Malaysia and Vietnam unanimously agreed to continue humanitarian aid to all Myanmar citizens without restrictions.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this agreement was reached during talks with his Vietnamese counterpart Pham Minh Chinh today.
“In this regard, it is important that all parties continue the ceasefire to ensure the safety of humanitarian aid workers,” he said in a Facebook post yesterday.
Weeks after a devastating earthquake struck Myanmar in late March, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies reportedly said humanitarian needs are urgent, particularly in terms of shelter, clean water access, sanitation and healthcare.
Apart from the issue, the two leaders also discussed the latest developments and Asean joint actions on the trade tariffs imposed by the United States.
“On the issue of trade tariffs imposed by the United States, I said Malaysia has sent a representative, the Investment, Trade and Industry Minister (Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul), in an effort to reach a mutually beneficial solution for both countries.
“As Asean chair, Malaysia requests the consideration of the US so Asean members … can use the bilateral ties mechanism to reach a good solution to this reciprocal tariff issue,” he said.
He said Malaysia is committed to continuing to strengthen regional and global relations based on mutual respect, cooperation, and mutual well-being.
Anwar hopes these efforts will yield results that bring peace, prosperity and harmony to the people throughout the region.
— Bernama
