Vietnam, Malaysia Prime Ministers Discuss Regional And Bilateral Issues In Phone Call
During the conversation, Anwar briefed the Vietnamese leader on Malaysia's initiatives as ASEAN Chair to address escalating tensions along the Cambodia–Thailand border. He emphasised Malaysia's commitment to promoting dialogue and ensuring solidarity and unity in handling the issue.
Anwar called on Cambodia and Thailand to exercise restraint, refrain from the use of force, and resolve differences peacefully and satisfactorily in accordance with international law, the UN Charter, the ASEAN Charter, and the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia.
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Chinh, for his part, expressed appreciation for the frequent exchanges between the two leaders on matters of mutual concern, stating they reflected the growing political trust between Vietnam and Malaysia, which exemplifies the spirit of their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
He hailed the efforts by Anwar, as well as Malaysia, the ASEAN Chair this year, in promoting the settlement of the Cambodia–Thailand border tensions.
He specifically highlighted the July 28 meeting organised between the Cambodian Prime Minister and the Acting Thai Prime Minister, which led to a ceasefire agreement—the first positive step towards controlling the escalation of conflict between the two countries.
Vietnam always supports and stands ready to join ASEAN's efforts and work closely with Malaysia in addressing regional issues while upholding the bloc's solidarity, he said, highlighting that Vietnam is prepared to send representatives to ASEAN-led mechanisms to ensure the implementation of the ceasefire and to provide humanitarian assistance to affected people in both countries.
Regarding bilateral cooperation, the two Prime Ministers agreed to continue exchanges aimed at strengthening trust and implementing measures to deepen their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Priority areas include enhanced collaboration in innovation, science and technology, and energy sectors, with particular focus on power transmission projects connecting Vietnam, Malaysia, and Singapore to form the ASEAN power grid.
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