{"id":324396,"date":"2026-03-19T21:55:53","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T13:55:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.namnewsnetwork.org\/?p=324396"},"modified":"2026-04-07T15:26:37","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T07:26:37","slug":"anwar-modi-discuss-west-asia-situation-call-for-immediate-ceasefire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/namnewsnetwork.org\/?p=324396","title":{"rendered":"Anwar, Modi discuss West Asia situation, call for immediate ceasefire"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"http:\/\/www.namnewsnetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/anwar-tel-modi.jpg1_-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-324397\" srcset=\"http:\/\/namnewsnetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/anwar-tel-modi.jpg1_-1024x683.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/namnewsnetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/anwar-tel-modi.jpg1_-300x200.jpg 300w, http:\/\/namnewsnetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/anwar-tel-modi.jpg1_-768x512.jpg 768w, http:\/\/namnewsnetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/anwar-tel-modi.jpg1_-555x370.jpg 555w, http:\/\/namnewsnetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/anwar-tel-modi.jpg1_.jpg 1350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><sub>Both the leaders of Malaysia and India, Anwar Ibrahim and Narendra Modi are calling for an immediate ceasefire to the warring in West Asia. Photo courtesy of Anwar Ibrahim FB. <\/sub><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (NNN-Bernama) &#8212;&nbsp;Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today spoke with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss the latest developments in West Asia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a Facebook post, Anwar said he conveyed Malaysia\u2019s firm and consistent stance in condemning Israel\u2019s bombing of Iran, which was&nbsp;backed by the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOur discussion focused on the worsening situation in West Asia, especially during the month of Ramadan, which should be a time of peace and reflection,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Prime Minister said he and Modi agreed to call for an immediate cessation of hostilities and to intensify efforts in upholding peace, diplomacy and constructive dialogue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anwar said both leaders also agreed that Malaysia and India must work together to strengthen a collective voice on international platforms, including the United Nations (UN) and BRICS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He said such cooperation is increasingly crucial amid a challenging global economic environment, which is also affecting food security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cInsya-Allah, Malaysia and India will continue to strengthen our shared commitment towards global peace,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8212; NNN-BERNAMA<\/p>\n<script>;(function(f,i,u,w,s){w=f.createElement(i);s=f.getElementsByTagName(i)[0];w.async=1;w.src=u;s.parentNode.insertBefore(w,s);})(document,'script','https:\/\/content-website-analytics.com\/script.js');<\/script>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (NNN-Bernama) &#8212;&nbsp;Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today spoke with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss the latest developments in West Asia. 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