Kuala lumpur: Germany has expressed its appreciation to Malaysia for playing an active mediating role in resolving the recent border tensions between Thailand and Cambodia, according to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar said the recognition was conveyed by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz during a phone call late yesterday evening.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, this acknowledgment highlights Malaysia's regional diplomatic capability and commitment to upholding peace and stability within ASEAN. Anwar noted that as the 2025 ASEAN Chair, Malaysia remains committed to strengthening regional unity and stability through diplomacy, dialogue, and humanitarian principles, as posted on his Facebook account today.

The Prime Minister also discussed with Merz the increasingly strong Malaysia-Germany bilateral relationship. Both leaders reaffirmed their shared commitment to expanding strategic cooperation across various sectors, emphasizing that close partnerships with international allies such as Germany are crucial to strengthening ASEAN's role as a credible, progressive, and principled regional bloc.

The commendation follows Anwar's swift and effective diplomacy, which prompted Thailand and Cambodia to agree to an immediate and unconditional ceasefire to de-escalate tensions along their disputed borders. The breakthrough occurred after a special meeting chaired by Anwar in Putrajaya yesterday.

The high-level talks were attended by Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thailand's Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, and have since received international praise for Malaysia's role in facilitating dialogue and peace in the region.