Anwar moves to ease tension over Dr M’s Kashmir comments
The PKR leader says spat with India should be resolved amicably in the interest of the economy.
KUALA LUMPUR: Anwar Ibrahim has sought to soothe diplomatic tensions between Malaysia and India over Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s remarks on the Kashmir conflict.
But the PKR president was not surprised by Mahathir’s defence of his statement at the UN General Assembly, in which he accused India of “invading Kashmir” despite a UN resolution on the territory.
“Mahathir is known to be consistent with his views,” Anwar told reporters at the Parliament today.
Anwar, saying Mahathir’s comments may reflect some people’s sentiments on the Kashmir issue, said the current spat should be resolved amicably in the interest of the economy
Mahathir’s remarks sparked outrage in India, where many have called for a boycott of Malaysia.
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Media reports said India may review its imports of palm oil and other Malaysian products, while an Indian trade organisation has advised its members not to buy palm oil from Malaysia.