Peace meeting between Thailand and Cambodia begins in Putrajaya
The closed-door session is chaired by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thailand's acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai in attendance.
These high-level talks aim to resolve the recent border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia.
Also present are US Ambassador to Malaysia Edgard D. Kagan and Chinese Ambassador to Malaysia Ouyang Yujing, signifying strong international backing for the mediation.
Both Washington and Beijing have urged restraint and encouraged a diplomatic solution to the growing tensions.
A live broadcast of a joint press conference is expected later this evening, where the three leaders are likely to announce the outcomes of the meeting.
Anwar had earlier said that both Thailand and Cambodia had approached Malaysia to mediate the talks, with an immediate ceasefire being the foremost agenda item. He said the discussion between the two leaders came about after US President Donald Trump urged them to find a solution to the crisis.
He also mentioned that a team from Malaysia and possibly some from neighbouring countries are set to monitor the discussion to ensure it is executed well.
"So, within our means, we try our best. We are given that confidence and respect, and they are of course our close friends, our neighbours, and we work together,' said Anwar.
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