The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) in a statement said the discussion was held after Antonio Guterres contacted Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin by telephone, which shows UN’s recognition of the important roles played by Malaysia in the issues of Myanmar and Palestine at international level. — Bernama pic
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin and United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, today held in-depth discussions on the issues of Myanmar and Palestine.
The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) in a statement said the discussion was held after Antonio contacted Muhyiddin by telephone, which shows UN’s recognition of the important roles played by Malaysia in the issues of Myanmar and Palestine at international level.
“In the discussion, both leaders stated their regrets and concerns on the security in Myanmar which have not shown any positive development.
“On this issue, the Prime Minister said that Malaysia and other Asean countries held a meeting in April to find a solution on the conflict in Myanmar,” said the statement.
Apart from that, Muhyiddin also held the view that UN and Asean could cooperate in looking for a resolution to the political crisis in Myanmar especially through the Five-Point Consensus reached during the Asean Leaders’ Conference. — Bernama
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