Thailand and Cambodia to hold talks in Malaysia on Monday

Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to hold talks in Malaysia on Monday in an attempt to negotiate an end to a conflict that has lasted four days.

Thailand said on Sunday a delegation led by acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai would attend, after US President Donald Trump called the leaders of both countries on Saturday to press for an immediate ceasefire.

The Thai government said it had been told by Malaysia that Cambodian Prime Minister Hum Manet would also attend.

At least 33 soldiers and civilians have been killed while more than 150,000 Thai and Cambodian nationals have been displaced since border fighting broke out on 24 July. 

At the beginning of a private visit to Scotland, Trump wrote on Truth Social that both nations "have agreed to immediately meet and quickly work out a Ceasefire and, ultimately, PEACE!"

Both countries thanked him for his concern and efforts, though shelling continued overnight into Sunday. Cambodia accepted his request for a ceasefire, while Thailand stressed the need for a dialogue between the two countries.

Malaysia currently holds the presidency of ASEAN, the Association for South-East Asian countries. Both Thailand and Cambodia are active members of ASEAN.

source: commonspace.eu with BBC (London) and agencies.

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