KUALA LUMPUR: Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to accept Malaysia as a mediator in efforts to resolve the border conflict between the two countries, Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said.
He said Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thailand’s Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai are expected to arrive in Malaysia tomorrow evening to discuss a resolution to the conflict.
“I had the opportunity to speak with the Foreign Ministers of both Thailand and Cambodia. They both agreed that no other country should be involved in this issue. They have full confidence in Malaysia and have requested me to act as mediator.
“I am also waiting for a phone call from the US Secretary of State (Marco Rubio) as they wish to know how the US can assist.
“However, I believe it is better for Malaysia to act as mediator first, as this is an internal ASEAN matter, and Malaysia, as the ASEAN Chair, should play that role,” he told BERNAMA after officiating the Segambut UMNO division delegates meeting here today. – BERNAMA
