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Thailand, Cambodia agree to immediate, unconditional ceasefire: Malaysia

Thailand, Cambodia agree to immediate, unconditional ceasefire: Malaysia Breaking News New Delhi Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to enforce an 'immediate and unconditional' ceasefire starting at midnight, aimed at ending recent deadly border clashes, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced on Monday. Anwar, who led the negotiations in his capacity as chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) regional bloc, said the two countries had reached a mutual understanding to work towards restoring peace and stability. Reading from a joint statement, Anwar said, 'Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thai Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai have agreed to an immediate and unconditional ceasefire with effect from... midnight of July 28.' At the end of the press briefing, both Hun Manet and Phumtham welcomed the outcome of the meeting and shook hands to mark the agreement.