Thai, Cambodian leaders remain open to negotiations: Malaysian PM

The leaders of Thailand and Cambodia remain open to negotiations to ease tensions between the two, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Wednesday.

Anwar, who spoke with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Tuesday, said in a statement that Malaysia is committed to supporting peaceful dialogue.

"I appreciate the openness and willingness of both leaders to continue negotiations aimed at easing tensions," he said, adding that "Malaysia will continue to support peaceful dialogue, solutions grounded on international law, and strengthened regional cooperation to safeguard the stability and security of our shared region."

The Cambodia-Thailand border conflict has reignited since Sunday afternoon. Both sides accused the other of initiating the attack and confirmed casualties.