Malaysia ready to cooperate with Afghanistan - PM

Malaysia is ready to cooperate and improve ties with Afghanistan, a country under Taliban administration that the United Nations earlier this month described as the most repressive country in the world for women’s and girls’ rights.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia’s position had been conveyed to the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), which is ready to assist in terms of Malaysia’s relationship with the Aghan government.

However, he said Malaysia stands firm on...