WASHINGTON DC: Malaysia and US have reached a consensus to push Myanmar to end atrocities against Rohingya Muslims.
In a joint statement issued by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak and US president Donald Trump following their meeting, the leaders discussed the need to end the humanitarian crisis in Myanmar.
"Both leaders called for an end to the violence targeting civilian populations and discussed the need for a strong international community response for the hundreds of thousands who have been victimised and displaced by violence, including those who have arrived in Bangladesh.
"Both sides urged the Myanmar government to end the violence against innocents and ensure that humanitarian relief reaches victims immediately."
The leaders also reaffirmed their support for the denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula.
"North Korea's nuclear and ballistic missile tests, which are a flagrant violation of the multiple United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions and will only further escalate tensions in the region.
"Both sides reaffirmed their support for the denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula and urged all parties to strictly implement UNSC resolutions.
"President Trump welcomed Prime Minister Najib’s commitment to go beyond the UNSC resolutions, including reviewing its diplomatic relations and business links with North Korea."
They also touched on a wide variety of issues following Najib's meeting with Trump at the White House yesterday.