Malaysia is prepared to host negotiations between Thailand and Cambodia in response to renewed tensions along their shared border, according to Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan.
Bernama quoted the foreign minister as saying that discussions are expected to take place soon with Malaysia acting as a facilitator to help both parties reach a peaceful resolution.
“If possible, we would like to hold the talks here in Malaysia as there is a lack of trust between both countries,” he explained.
“They have contacted us; Cambodia has requested that the discussions be held in Kuala Lumpur, and Thailand has asked for our continued efforts to sustain the ceasefire. We are deeply saddened and disappointed by the situation,” he said.
Meanwhile, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said he had spoken with Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet to discuss the latest developments in the peace efforts following the recent incident along their shared border.
He said both leaders provided positive feedback and reaffirmed their commitment to pursuing a peaceful resolution, in line with the understandings agreed under the Kuala Lumpur Peace Accord late last month.
“I reiterated Malaysia’s position that the friendship and ceasefire between both countries must be further strengthened in accordance with the agreement concluded in Kuala Lumpur last month. I also conveyed Malaysia’s readiness to continue playing our role as a facilitator in charting this path towards peace,” Anwar said in a Facebook post.
