Malaysia pushes for an end to Syrian conflict

Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said that Malaysia would continue its efforts to reaching a quick and permanent solution for the Syrian conflict, which has lasted over 5 years.

Zahid said in a statement to the official Malaysian National News Agency (BERNAMA) that Malaysia is conferenced about the conflict in Syria, especially the bombings in Aleppo.

He added “Malaysia will try to find a meeting point and solution so that the Syrians can prosper again”, pointing out that Malaysia’s efforts to solve the Syrian issue, are in line with Malaysia’s stand at the United Nations (UN) special meeting in New York, United States recently.

Zahid added that Malaysia will continue to provide assistance and contribution, including on the issue of Syrian refugees, saying “Malaysia is adamant to bring in 3,000 Syrian refugees who are seeking refuge in other countries”.