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Malaysia, Thailand discuss security in southern Thailand

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Malaysia and Thailand will hold discussions on strengthening security and peace in southern Thailand during Deputy Prime Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow’s two-day working visit.
  • Thailand has asked Malaysia to serve as a facilitator in talks involving the stakeholders, Malaysia’s Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan said.

Malaysia and Thailand will discuss security and peace in southern Thailand during Thai Deputy Prime Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow’s two-day working visit, which begins tomorrow.

Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said Thailand had entrusted Malaysia with a role as facilitator in negotiations involving the relevant stakeholders.

The discussions will seek the best way to ensure peace in southern Thailand, the report said.

Thailand's government has given Malaysia the honour of acting as a facilitator in negotiations involving the stakeholders.

· Mohamad HasanMalaysia’s foreign minister described Thailand’s request for Malaysia to facilitate talks on southern Thailand.
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