Rubio, Malaysian Foreign Minister Discuss Thailand-Cambodia Tensions
'Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Malaysian Foreign Minister to thank the Malaysian government for its role in deescalating tensions between Thailand and Cambodia and successfully facilitating a ceasefire agreement over the ongoing border dispute,' Bruce said in a statement, reported Sputnik/RIA Novosti.
Rubio reiterated the US desire to reach peace and a ceasefire, she added.
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