Malaysia: Trump looking forward to Thai-Cambodia truce deal at Asean

Kuala Lumpur: US President Donald Trump will visit Malaysia on Oct 26, foreign minister Mohamad Hasan said on Tuesday, adding that he was “looking forward” to witnessing a ceasefire deal between neighbours Thailand and Cambodia.Tension over undemarcated points on the two nations’ 817-km (508-mile) land border erupted into a deadly five-day conflict in July, killing at least 48 and temporarily displacing hundreds of thousands in their worst fighting in more than a decade. “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 told reporters.While an official confirmation by the White House is still awaited, Trump’s likely presence will raise hopes of a bilateral meeting with Modi on the margins. However, while the MEA has started preparations for a high-level participation by India, New Delhi is yet to confirm that PM Modi will attend the Asean and East Asia meetings in Malaysia.