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PRESS STATEMENT ON THE LATEST REPORT BY THE MH17 JOINT INVESTIGATION TEAM (JIT)
PRESS STATEMENT ON THE LATEST REPORT BY THE MH17 JOINT INVESTIGATION TEAM (JIT)
1. Malaysia is resolved to seek justice for the victims of flight MH17, tragically shot down on 17 July 2014. It remains resolute in the pursuit to prosecute those responsible.
2. In this regard, Malaysia appreciates the presentation by the Joint Investigation Team (JIT) on 24 May 2018 on the latest report and the way forward on the criminal investigation as well as its related press statements. We will study the findings contained in the report carefully.
3. As a member of the JIT, Malaysia expresses its gratitude for all the hard work of the JIT members that has enabled critical information regarding the tragic incident to be established. Malaysia commends the progress on this.
4. Malaysia has consistently called for and supported a fully transparent, independent and exhaustive investigation process. Hence, it reiterates the JIT’s call for the public to come forward to assist in the investigation process and to provide additional supporting evidence against the people directly involved in order for justice to prevail.
5. Our thoughts and prayers are with the grieving families and the loved ones of the passengers and crew of flight MH17. We owe it to them to do everything possible to bring closure to this tragic incident.
PUTRAJAYA
25 May 2018