US praises Malaysia, Asean for Thailand-Cambodia observer mission 30.05.2026

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth lauded Malaysia and Asean for their swift deployment of an observer mission to the Thailand-Cambodia border, deeming it a significant contribution to regional peace and security during the 23rd IISS Shangri-La Dialogue. Hegseth emphasized that this proactive initiative, supporting the KL Peace Accord signed in October by Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet, with Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and President Donald Trump as witnesses, exemplifies the region's growing commitment to collective action for stability. He also highlighted increased defense capabilities and cooperation from US partners like Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam, underscoring their enhanced interoperability and contributions to regional stability.















