00:00Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim received a courtesy call from Russian Foreign Minister
00:06Sergei Lavrov on Sunday at Seri Perdana.
00:09Anwar, in his Facebook post, shared that the visit was in conjunction with the envoy's
00:14two-day official visit to Malaysia.
00:16He said during the visit, their discussions were primarily centred on Malaysia's recent
00:20application for membership in the BRICS alliance, which Russia currently chairs.
00:26Anwar said their conversation extended to pressing global issues, including the ongoing
00:30situation in Palestine.
00:32He said both Malaysia and Russia underscored the imperative need for a permanent ceasefire,
00:38immediate humanitarian relief, and the recognition of Palestine as a full member of the United Nations.
00:44On the conflict in Ukraine, Malaysia reiterated its stance on the importance of dialogue and
00:49diplomatic efforts as the path to a sustainable resolution.
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