Hanoi (VNA) - Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on December 13 that Malaysia, as the current Chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), will convene a Special ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting soon on Cambodia-Thailand border tensions.
As reported by China's Xinhua News Agency, the Malaysian leader noted that the meeting will assess the situation and support de-escalation measures.
The PM made the remarks on social media, saying he received a phone call from US President Donald Trump, during which they discussed the conflict, bilateral relations, and global issues of mutual concern.
During the phone conversation, Anwar said, he outlined Malaysia's role in urging both countries to exercise restraint and return to dialogue through bilateral channels and ASEAN mechanisms.
Malaysia remains ready to support efforts to de-escalate the situation, protect civilians, and help restore regional stability, in line with ASEAN's spirit of good neighbourliness, he said.
The Cambodia-Thailand border tensions have reignited since December 7./.
Vietnam voices deep concern over escalating tensions between Cambodia and Thailand
as a neighbouring country and a fellow ASEAN member, Vietnam calls on Cambodia and Thailand to exercise the utmost restraint, refrain from the use of force, fully implement the ceasefire agreement, continue dialogue, and resolve their disagreements in a peaceful and satisfactory manner.
