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Malaysia sought as co-chair of The Hague Group
Malaysia has been requested by several nations to serve as a co-chair of The Hague Group alongside South Africa. Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan announced the proposal following the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
Mohamad stated that the interest in Malaysia's leadership stems from the country's firm and outspoken stance on international law and international humanitarian law. The Hague Group, established in January 2025, serves as a platform for member nations to coordinate legal and diplomatic actions, particularly concerning the Palestinian issue.
While Malaysia is a founding member and current co-sponsor of the group, the transition to a co-chair role remains subject to approval from the Malaysian Cabinet and Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Currently, the group is co-chaired by Colombia and South Africa.
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Anwar Ibrahim · Malaysia · Mohamad Hasan · South Africa · The Hague Group · United Nations
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Several countries have requested that Malaysia take a co-chair role in The Hague Group alongside South Africa. www.malay.news · thesun.my · www.freemalaysiatoday.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Colombia and South Africa currently serve as co-chairs of The Hague Group. www.freemalaysiatoday.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The decision to accept the co-chair position requires approval from the Malaysian Cabinet and Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. www.malay.news · thesun.my · www.freemalaysiatoday.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Hague Group serves as a platform for coordinated legal and diplomatic action regarding international law and the Palestinian issue. www.malay.news · thesun.my · www.freemalaysiatoday.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Hague Group was established on January 31, 2025, by several countries including Malaysia and South Africa. www.malay.news · thesun.my · www.freemalaysiatoday.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Hague Group was established on January 31, 2025. www.malay.news · thesun.my · www.freemalaysiatoday.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Several countries have requested Malaysia to serve as co-chair of The Hague Group alongside South Africa. www.malay.news · thesun.my · www.freemalaysiatoday.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Hague Group aims to coordinate legal and diplomatic actions regarding violations of international law and the Palestinian issue. www.malay.news · thesun.my · www.freemalaysiatoday.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The leadership role requires approval from the Malaysian Cabinet and Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. www.malay.news · thesun.my · www.freemalaysiatoday.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The request for Malaysia to co-chair is due to the country's outspoken stance on international law and humanitarian law. www.malay.news · thesun.my · www.freemalaysiatoday.com