Malaysia Seeks Win-win Solution With Indonesia On Ambalat Issue - Mohamad

TANGKAK, June 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will work towards achieving a ‘win-win’ solution with Indonesia on the maritime boundary issue in Ambalat, said Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.

He said this could be achieved through the formation of a joint development authority to spur economic growth and address technical issues in the area.

“Why don’t we jointly explore the mineral resources there so that both countries can benefit from them?

“In addition, we will continue talks and negotiations on the border. So we don’t want a ‘lose-lose’ situation (between the two countries),” he told reporters after officiating the Ledang UMNO Division Delegates' Meeting at Dewan Putra Padang Lerek here today.

Last Friday, the media reported that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto had expressed the strong commitment of both countries to accelerate strategic cooperation in various fields, including joint development in the maritime border area of ​​Malaysia and Indonesia in Ambalat in a peaceful and mutually beneficial manner.

Anwar, at a joint press conference following a bilateral meeting at Istana Merdeka in Jakarta, said both countries should consider economic cooperation, including in the maritime border area, for the benefit of the people.

Meanwhile, Mohamad said he would be visiting Rome and Paris starting tomorrow to meet with his counterparts ahead of Anwar’s participation in the BRICS Summit next month.

He said discussions with his counterparts would cover several issues, including the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, Palestine, and the conflict involving Iran and the Zionist regime.

“That has always been part of our discussions, namely (the conflict) in Gaza and now in Iran… that will be the main issue,” he said.

--BERNAMA