Malaysia, Vietnam call for continued monitoring of Cambodia–Thailand ceasefire
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the matter was agreed upon during a telephone conversation with his Vietnamese counterpart, Pham Minh Chinh, earlier today.
"We welcomed the positive progress in the ceasefire negotiations between Thailand and Cambodia, including the visit by a monitoring team led by Malaysia to the affected areas.
"Both parties also stressed the need for ongoing monitoring efforts to safeguard peace and stability in the Asean region," he said in a statement.
Cambodia and Thailand agreed to an immediate and unconditional ceasefire following a special meeting on Monday, which brought together Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and acting Thai Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, with Anwar serving as host and Asean chair.
During the call, Anwar said they also exchanged views on global issues, including the United States' tariffs, and explored future cooperation in areas such as innovation, energy security, and the Asean Power Grid initiative.
He also welcomed Vietnam's readiness to send a ministerial-level delegation to strengthen strategic cooperation between the two countries.
Anwar added that both sides would remain in close contact ahead of their next meeting in China, scheduled for early September.
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