Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan announced Tuesday (October 14) that US President Donald Trump was “looking forward” to witnessing the signing of a ceasefire deal between Thailand and Cambodia later this month.

“During the summit, we hope to see the signing of a declaration, known as the Kuala Lumpur Accord, between these two neighbours to ensure peace and a lasting ceasefire,” Mohamad said.

Hasan said that Trump planned to visit Kuala Lumpur between October 26 and 28 to attend the meeting of the leaders of the Association of Southeast Nations (ASEAN) grouping. The White House has yet to officially confirm the visit.

Malaysia, with a little assistance from the US president, had played an integral role in brokering the ceasefire after the two Southeast Asian neighbours witnessed

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