Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia and US Reaffirm Commitment to KL Peace Accord – PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 16 (Bernama) -- Cambodia and Thailand, together with Malaysia and the United States (US), have reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring the full and effective implementation of the Kuala Lumpur Peace Accord, without involving any form of trade cooperation, said Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

He said the commitment was conveyed during his conversation with US President Donald Trump, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thailand Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.

"We also concurred that meaningful progress must be made on the issue of demining, without involving any form of trade cooperation," he said in a Facebook post on Sunday.

Anwar also reiterated his appreciation on Trump’s personal and active commitment to resolving the border issue between the two neighbouring countries.

International media reported on Monday that the Thai Armed Forces Chief had suspended all agreements with Cambodia following a landmine explosion along the border, heightening tensions after clashes in July.

Four Thai soldiers were reportedly injured after a PMN-2 landmine exploded during a patrol in Sisaket province, with one losing his right leg.

The Kuala Lumpur Peace Accord was signed by Anutin and Hun Manet, witnessed by Anwar and Trump, on the sidelines of the 47th ASEAN Summit last month.

-- BERNAMA