The meeting was set for 3pm tomorrow at the Prime Minister’s Office in Putrajaya, according to a statement by the Thai prime minister’s spokesman, Jirayu Huangsap.
“The purpose of these talks is to listen to proposals that may lead to informed decisions and ultimately restore peace. The Thai government remains steadfast in its commitment to defend the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Thailand,” he said, Bernama reported.
Thailand’s acting prime minister Phumtham Wechayachai will be present in response to an invitation from Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim “to discuss peace efforts in the region”. Jirayu added that it has also been confirmed that Cambodian prime minister Hun Manet would personally attend the consultation at Anwar’s invitation as the current Asean chairman.
However, this was not immediately confirmed by the Cambodian side, AP reported.
AP reported that Manet said his country had agreed to pursue an “immediate and unconditional ceasefire”, and that US president Donald Trump had told him Thailand had also agreed to halt attacks following Trump’s conversation with Phumtham.
Trump posted on Truth Social yesterday that he spoke to the leaders of both nations, suggesting he would not move forward with trade agreements with either country if the hostilities continue.
On Friday, Anwar also held separate discussions with both the Thai and Cambodian leaders, urging them to agree to an immediate ceasefire.
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, who expressed deep concern over the clashes on Friday, likewise urged both sides to agree to an immediate ceasefire and resolve their differences through dialogue.
The border dispute between the two nations has killed at least 34 people and displaced more than 168,000 in the last four days. Tensions have been rising since May 28, following a confrontation between soldiers near the disputed Preah Vihear border area, which led to the death of a Cambodian soldier.
The two neighbours have long contested an 817km undemarcated stretch of their shared border, which has remained a persistent source of tension and diplomatic strain.