Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia will collaborate with Japan to expedite the reconstruction of Gaza following the recently achieved ceasefire, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said. Anwar stated that he would reach out to his Japanese counterpart, Shigeru Ishiba, today to discuss the latest developments.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Ishiba has proposed accelerating the reconstruction of Gaza, given the ceasefire deal reached. Anwar shared this information with Malaysian media after delivering his keynote address at the Invest Malaysia event.

Anwar also mentioned that Ishiba had invited Malaysia to co-chair Japan's initiative to host the Conference on Cooperation among East Asian Countries for Palestinian Development (CEAPAD) in July, with a specific focus on Gaza's reconstruction.

'We will work to secure funds and methods to provide immediate assistance. I will contact Prime Minister Ishiba today to emphasise the importance of convening the committee soon to devise ways to help Gaza,' Anwar said.

Japan's initiative to assist in Gaza's recovery was discussed during Ishiba's visit to Malaysia earlier this month. The collaborative efforts aim to secure the necessary resources and strategies to aid in the region's swift reconstruction.