PUTRAJAYA, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- ASEAN Foreign Ministers have welcomed the agreement reached between Hamas and Israel on the first phase of the United States President Donald J. Trump’s Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict, describing it as a crucial step towards achieving a permanent end to hostilities in Gaza.
In a statement Tuesday, the ministers also commended Trump for his continued leadership and sustained efforts to end the war in Gaza.
“We further appreciate the important role and collective efforts of the Arab Republic of Egypt, the State of Qatar, and the Republic of Türkiye, as well as other partners in facilitating the mediation and implementation of the comprehensive plan,” the statement read.
The ministers acknowledged that the development marks a crucial step towards ending the conflict, including preventing further suffering, loss of lives, and forced displacement of people.
They said it would also ensure the release of all hostages and detainees, enabling full withdrawal of the Israeli forces, supporting the reconstruction of Gaza and realisation of the rights to self-determination and statehood for the Palestinian people.
“We call upon the concerned parties to fully adhere to the agreed terms and urge for its swift and comprehensive implementation,” it said.
The ASEAN Foreign Ministers further called upon the international community to seize this momentum to resume the peace process based on the two-state solution in accordance with international law and relevant UNSC and UNGA resolutions, including UNGA resolution A/RES/ES-10/23 on the Admission of New Members to the UN dated 10 May 2024.
They also emphasised the need for a permanent ceasefire and immediate, unimpeded, safe, and sustained delivery of humanitarian assistance to all those in need.
The ministers also called for the continuation and strengthening of UNRWA’s role and mandate, and for immediate commencement of reconstruction efforts in Gaza in order to help rebuild the lives and protect the dignity of the Palestinian people.
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