TIANJIN, Sept 1 (Bernama) — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for urgent reform of the global governance structures, warning that the failures of the current multilateral system have left the world unable to prevent atrocities and aggression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said the United Nations, in particular, was no longer seen as having the aspiration or will to reform itself, as the gap between ideals and action continued to widen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBetween aspirations and realities lies a shadow. It is alarming because it has caused disparity and allowed atrocities to be inflicted with impunity,\u201d he said in his remarks at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Plus Meeting here on Monday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The summit was chaired by China\u2019s President and SCO Chair, Xi Jinping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Anwar, who took part in the event for the first time, highlighted the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza as a stark example of the failure of global institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He stressed that killings of civilians were taking place \u201cin front of our very eyes\u201d while the international community remained powerless to act.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cNot only in Gaza and Palestine, they are affecting neighbours from Lebanon to Iran to Iraq.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAnd the international community seems to be somewhat helpless,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Prime Minister said Malaysia supported China\u2019s Global Governance Initiative as a step toward restoring trust in multilateralism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThere has been a deficit of trust in the international system because of our failures in trade, in financial architecture, in dealing with climate change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThere’s always this disconnect between what’s being preached and the sufferings that will affect the masses and the action that does not necessarily commensurate with the ideals,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On the SCO, Anwar, who is also ASEAN Chair, said the Eurasian organisation\u2019s agenda on economic connectivity, public health, security and energy transition was consistent with Malaysia’s position and ASEAN’s priorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He also thanked Xi and China for being a reliable friend to Malaysia and ASEAN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Anwar underscored Malaysia\u2019s commitment to moderation and cooperation, referencing Confucius\u2019 principle of \u2018Chung Yung\u2019 – balance and justice anchored in compassion, humanity and law – as a foundation of multilateralism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The high-profile event was attended by more than 20 world leaders and 10 heads of international and regional organisations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Among those present were Russian President Vladimir Putin, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Secretary-General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres and ASEAN Secretary-General Dr Kao Kim Hourn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Anwar\u2019s presence at the Summit, at Xi\u2019s invitation, despite Malaysia not being an observer state or a dialogue partner to the SCO, underscored the country\u2019s deepening strategic ties with China.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Prime Minister, who arrived here on Sunday, continued the second part of his four-day working visit to China in Beijing tonight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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