ABU DHABI, Oct 16 (NNN-Bernama) —\u00a0Malaysian Foreign Minister Dr\u00a0Zambry Abdul Kadir on Sunday\u00a0held a telephone conversation with his counterparts in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Brunei and Turkiye over\u00a0the latest developments in Gaza and efforts to reduce escalation and protect civilians.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He also had a conversation with the United Nations Secretary-General, Ant\u00f3nio Guterres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During the call with UAE\u2019s Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, both ministers also addressed the security and humanitarian repercussions of the current (Palestine-Israel) crisis and the efforts to urgently open safe corridors to deliver relief and medical aid to affected civilians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe two ministers emphasised the significance of intensifying efforts to contain the current crisis and end extremism, tension and violence that foment instability in the region,\u201d reported Emirates News Agency (WAM). <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Meanwhile, in his tweet, Zambry said during discussions with Brunei\u2019s Minister of Foreign Affairs II Erywan Pehin Yusof, they were both resolute in working together across all platforms to address the situation in Palestine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The minister also held phone conversation with his counterpart from Turkiye, Hakan Fidan, where he mentioned that both of them are looking forward to meet in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and explore possibilities of sending humanitarian aid into Gaza. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe share the same sentiment that the Palestinians must be treated with dignity and respect. The ongoing atrocities committed by the Israelis must stop. Malaysia and Turkiye will do whatever we can to assist the Palestinians,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Commenting on his conversation with Guterres, Zambry said he had offered Malaysia\u2019s assistance should they need any, especially in addressing the humanitarian needs of the Gazans. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The situation is a grave concern as the number of Palestinians killed in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza since Oct 7 has risen to 2,670. The local Health Ministry in a statement on Sunday said that 750 children were among the dead, with the number of wounded rising to 9,600.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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