The conflict between Thailand and Cambodia escalated into rare armed exchanges, involving artillery and airstrikes, resulting in civilian casualties. The dispute involves a long-standing debate over the sovereignty of the border.

Thai and Cambodian leaders are meeting in Malaysia in an urgent effort to resolve deadly border clashes that entered a fifth day despite mounting international calls for peace.

Anwar, who chaired the talks as head of the ASEAN regional bloc, said both sides have reached a common understanding to take steps to return to normalcy.