A meeting of ASEAN foreign ministers kicks off in Malaysia on Monday, aimed at halting hostilities between Thailand and Cambodia. This month, the conflict has claimed the lives of at least 40 people, and more than 500,000 residents have become refugees. This is reported by Reuters, writes UNN.
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Malaysia, as the chair of ASEAN, and the Donald Trump administration are trying to restore the July ceasefire. The parties accuse each other of using drones, rocket attacks, and airstrikes along the disputed border.
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Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stated that the leaders of both countries "wish to achieve a peaceful settlement as soon as possible" and expressed hope for a constructive dialogue.
I emphasized the importance for Cambodia and Thailand to maintain the spirit of dialogue, wisdom, and mutual respect to end tensions and preserve peace and stability in the region.
To de-escalate the situation, ASEAN will use satellite monitoring data provided by the United States. Thailand has already imposed economic sanctions, suspending fuel supplies due to fears of its use by the Cambodian military. Despite the tension, Anwar Ibrahim remains "cautiously optimistic" about the outcome of the negotiations.