Leaders of Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to hold negotiations in Malaysia to end the deadly border clashes. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
This decision was made under pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump. The four-day conflict resulted in at least 34 deaths, and more than 168,000 people were relocated to safe areas.
According to Jirayu Huangsap, a representative of the Thai Prime Minister's Office, acting Prime Minister Fumtam Vechayachai will participate in the negotiations at the invitation of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Cambodian leader Hun Manet is also expected to take part in these negotiations.
On Saturday, Donald Trump warned both leaders that he would halt trade agreements if the conflict was not resolved. He later announced that both sides had agreed to negotiate.
Cambodian leader Hun Manet stated that his country is ready to ceasefire "immediately and unconditionally." Thailand, on the other hand, emphasized the need to approach the negotiations with caution and sincerity.
The clashes began on Thursday due to a landmine explosion, with both sides blaming each other. So far, 21 Thais and 13 Cambodians have been killed in the conflict.
Among those evacuated are women, children, and even livestock.
