‘Worrying': Anwar to call Thai, Cambodian leaders after deadly border clashes
Malaysia is the current chair of the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) and Anwar previously offered to mediate the dispute.
The latest round of fighting escalated today when a Thai F-16 fighter jet bombed targets in Cambodia, according to reports from both sides.
'I think what's happening is worrying. Both are key members of Asean and close neighbours to Malaysia,' Anwar told reporters after delivering a keynote address at the Asean Semiconductor Summit here.
'I have sent messages to both prime ministers and look forward to speaking with them later today or tonight.'
Reuters, quoting the Thai army, reported that one of the country's F-16 fighter jets readied along the disputed border had fired into Cambodia and destroyed a military target.
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