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Malaysia to continue facilitation role in resolving Thailand-Cambodia conflict - PM
PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim held a meeting with Cambodia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, General Tea Seiha, and Thailand’s Acting Defence Minister, General Nattaphon Narkphanit, at Perdana Putra, August 7, 2025. - PMO
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia will continue to play the role of facilitator in helping to resolve the border issue between Thailand and Cambodia, as agreed by both countries, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
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"Alhamdulillah, at least for now, they want Malaysia to continue coordinating. They've given their commitment to comply with the conditions to ensure the ceasefire is fully observed.
"... and for that, we will continue to play our role. There are one or two minor issues today, which we hope can be resolved," he said during the Budget 2026 Engagement Session here today.
Anwar said he had met with Cambodia's Defence Minister General Tea Seiha and Thailand's Acting Defence Minister General Natthaphon Narkphanit earlier today before attending the engagement session.
"I had discussions with both defence ministers just now. The ASEAN Defence Attache Observer Team will help to monitor the situation, and we believe there is no longer any need for full ASEAN intervention," he added.
-- BERNAMA
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- Cambodia and Thailand want Malaysia to continue coordinating the ceasefire and have pledged to comply with peace conditions.
- Prime Minister Anwar met both nations' defence ministers and discussed ongoing efforts to maintain stability.
- ASEAN Defence Attache Observer Team will monitor the situation, reducing the need for full ASEAN intervention.
"Alhamdulillah, at least for now, they want Malaysia to continue coordinating. They've given their commitment to comply with the conditions to ensure the ceasefire is fully observed.
"... and for that, we will continue to play our role. There are one or two minor issues today, which we hope can be resolved," he said during the Budget 2026 Engagement Session here today.
Anwar said he had met with Cambodia's Defence Minister General Tea Seiha and Thailand's Acting Defence Minister General Natthaphon Narkphanit earlier today before attending the engagement session.
"I had discussions with both defence ministers just now. The ASEAN Defence Attache Observer Team will help to monitor the situation, and we believe there is no longer any need for full ASEAN intervention," he added.
-- BERNAMA