French President Macron and Malaysian PM reaffirm calls for Gaza ceasefire

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim for a working dinner at the Elysee Palace, in Paris, July 4, 2025. (Reuters)
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Updated 05 July 2025
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French President Macron and Malaysian PM reaffirm calls for Gaza ceasefire

  • “Our two countries are urging, more than ever, for a ceasefire,” said Macron

PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim reaffirmed on Friday their calls for a ceasefire in the fighting in Gaza, as Macron hosted Ibrahim in Paris.

“Our two countries are urging, more than ever, for a ceasefire, the release of the hostages, and for aid to get through,” said Macron, referring to Israeli hostages held by Hamas.


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