KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said he welcomed the commitment and assurances from Thai and Cambodian leaders to engage in dialogue to ensure the full and effective implementation of their peace agreement.
He said the assurances were about the restoration of peace, security and stability in the border areas, according to Malaysian media.
“I welcome the commitment of Cambodia and Thailand to ensure the removal of heavy and destructive weapons and equipment, as well as to coordinate and implement humanitarian de-mining in the border areas,” Anwar said in a Facebook post yesterday.
“I welcome the assurances of both Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thailand Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to avoid any further actions that are deemed provocative, and to take action to promote mutual confidence and trust,” said Anwar.
He also expressed his appreciation for US President Donald Trump’s engagement in promoting a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
Thailand has suspended the US-brokered peace agreement following a landmine explosion that injured four Thai army personnel.
Trump on Friday said he talked to both Anutin and Hun Hamet by phone to call for a peaceful solution to the conflict.
“I spoke to the prime ministers of both countries and they’re doing great. I think they’re going to be fine,” Trump said.
On Thursday, Malaysian Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said Malaysia was prepared to host the talks between Thailand and Cambodia.
