Kuala lumpur: Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced that Malaysia is advocating for "constructive engagement" as Cambodia and Thailand approach the signing of a peace accord during the upcoming ASEAN summit.

According to Anadolu Agency, Anwar emphasized Malaysia's role in facilitating the resolution of the border dispute between the two countries.

Anwar highlighted in Parliament that the recent discussions between the defense ministers of Cambodia and Thailand have resulted in finalizing the terms of the peace agreement. The signing of this accord, which has garnered support from international figures such as Trump, is expected to take place at the summit, with Trump scheduled to attend alongside Anwar.

The ASEAN summit, set to commence on Sunday in Kuala Lumpur, will bring together leaders from key dialogue partners, including the US, China, Japan, and India, for bloc-level and internal meetings. The recent developments in the Cambodia-Thailand border negotiations were further advanced during the second Special Meeting of the General Border Committee, held in Kuala Lumpur.

The Thai PBS reported that the meeting was co-chaired by Thai Defense Minister Gen. Nattaphon Nakpanich and Cambodian Defense Minister Gen. Tea Seiha. Following the meeting, Tea Seiha announced that Phnom Penh and Bangkok agreed on key de-escalation measures, including an action plan to return heavy weapons to standard military installations.

Furthermore, Nattaphon mentioned at a news conference that both countries will form a joint task force within two weeks to address the rising issue of transnational cyber scams. The recent escalation of the border dispute led to a ceasefire agreement on July 28 after the conflict resulted in casualties. Subsequently, a 13-point agreement was endorsed on August 7, allowing ASEAN observers to monitor the ceasefire at the contested border.