Southeast Asian diplomats are meeting in Malaysia today to address the ongoing border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia. The clashes have resulted in at least 41 deaths and the displacement of approximately one million people.
The discussions aim to re-establish a ceasefire, which was previously negotiated in July. That earlier agreement was facilitated by Malaysia, in its capacity as chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), and involved US President Donald Trump.
This marks the first official meeting between representatives from Thailand and Cambodia since hostilities resumed on December 8. Both nations have attributed responsibility for the recent outbreaks of violence to the other.
The territorial dispute between Thailand and Cambodia has historical origins dating back over a century, specifically to the demarcation of borders following the French occupation of Cambodia.