The Dhaka Times Desk Even if India stops buying palm oil from Malaysia, Malaysia will always stand by Kashmiris. Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said this in a press conference on Tuesday. This Kashmir issue has now become a headache for the people of the world.
Even if India stops buying palm oil from Malaysia, Malaysia will always stand by Kashmiris. Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said this in a press conference on Tuesday. This Kashmir issue has now become a headache for the people of the world.
Mahathir Mohammad also mentioned that he will not deviate from his statement on the Kashmir issue. In a speech to the United Nations last month, Mahathir Mohamad said that India had "invaded and occupied" Kashmir. As a result, the Extractors Association of India (SEAI), an organization of edible oil traders in India, decided to stop the import of palm oil from Malaysia on Monday.
Mahathir Mohamad told reporters yesterday (Tuesday), we always speak our mind, and we will never retract or change. Mahathir added, "What we are saying is that we should all abide by the (UN) resolutions." Otherwise, what is the benefit of the United Nations?
Mahathir Mohammad said that he will not stop speaking for the people under any circumstances. He also said, sometimes what we say is liked by some, and no one likes it.
It should be noted that Malaysia is the second largest palm oil producing country in the world. On the other hand, India is the largest buyer of this oil. Malaysia's palm oil industry will face a major setback if Indian buyers stop importing. The vegetable oil palm oil is one of Malaysia's most important agricultural exports.
According to an information of India Today, from January to September of this year, Malaysia exported about 39 lakh tons of palm oil to India. Its market value is about 200 million dollars. The amount of palm oil Malaysia exported to India in the nine months was more than double last year as New Delhi lifted tariffs at the start of the year.
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