A ceasefire on the border area between Thailand and Cambodia has officially come into force after five days of military clashes, APA reports.
The truce between the Asian countries was previously announced by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim following talks in Kuala Lumpur between Acting Thai Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet.
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Thailand and Cambodia will have an "immediate and unconditional ceasefire" with effect from midnight local time, Malaysia's leader Anwar Ibrahim said, APA reports citing BBC.
"This is a vital first step to a de-escalation and a restoration of peace and security," he says.