PM Anwar Expected to Meet Leaders of Cambodia, Thailand in Malaysia’s Putrajaya on Monday

PUTRAJAYA (Malaysia), July 27 (Bernama) -- A meeting between the leaders of Thailand and Cambodia is expected to be held here Monday to discuss a ceasefire between the two countries, said Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

He said the negotiation will be held here at 3 pm.

“They (government representatives of Thailand and Cambodia) have asked me to try and negotiate a peace settlement, so we are hosting it tomorrow (July 28) at 3 pm here.

“So, I'm discussing the parameters, the conditions but what is important is immediate ceasefire,” he said here Sunday night.

Anwar said he is expected to chair the negotiation between the representatives of the two countries including the conditions submitted by both parties.

Anwar said the discussion between the two leaders came about after United States (US) President Donald Trump urged them to find a solution to the crisis.

Apart from that, he understands that China also contacted both parties to cease the conflict. 

He also said that a team from Malaysia and maybe some from neighbouring countries are set to monitor the discussion to ensure it is executed well.

"So, within our means, we try our best and Alhamdulillah, we are given that confidence and respect and they are of course our close friends, our neighbours, and we work together.

"And I hope this can work. We have to work again to ensure the parameter is aligned. The Foreign Minister and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs are working throughout the night to make sure everything is clear, because it's not easy, you know, when shooting and fighting are going on.

"So, although it's not as bad as many other countries, we have to put a stop because I've always taken pride in the fact that ASEAN is still the most peaceful region in the world and fastest growing economy in the world," he said.

Earlier, it was reported that the Thai government had confirmed it would attend a regional peace consultation in Malaysia on Monday to discuss the escalating border conflict with Cambodia.

Thai Government spokesperson Jirayu Huangsap said the purpose of the talk is to listen to proposals that may lead to informed decisions and ultimately restore peace. 

-- BERNAMA