(Kuala Lumpur) Malaysia’s Bernama news agency reported that Malaysia, as ASEAN chair, would convene a special meeting of ASEAN foreign ministers in Kuala Lumpur on Monday, December 22, 2025, to discuss and address the current situation between the Kingdom of Cambodia and the Kingdom of Thailand.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim expressed hope that the meeting would provide a platform for Cambodia and Thailand to engage in open and constructive dialogue aimed at easing tensions between the two countries.
Malaysia’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement issued on Sunday, December 21, that the special meeting would be held in accordance with a joint decision by the prime ministers of Malaysia, Cambodia and Thailand on December 11, 2025. Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan would chair it.
The statement said Monday’s special ASEAN foreign ministers’ meeting would provide a platform for ministers to exchange views on the current Cambodia–Thailand situation and consider steps through which ASEAN could support efforts toward de-escalation and a cessation of hostilities, for peace and stability in both ASEAN member states and the wider region.
According to Malaysia’s Foreign Ministry, the special meeting reflected ASEAN member states’ commitment to unity, solidarity and ASEAN centrality in maintaining regional peace, security, stability and prosperity, in line with the ASEAN Charter and the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia.
By: Pai Sokhim
