Thailand and Cambodia agreed to an “immediate and unconditional” ceasefire from midnight to end their five-day conflict, Malaysian prime minister Anwar Ibrahim announced on Monday.Cambodian prime minister Hun Manet and Thailand’s acting prime minister Phumtham Wechayachai met at Mr Ibrahim’s residence in Kaula Lumpur where they hailed the outcome of the talks and shook hands after a brief press conference.

The Cambodian and Thai prime ministers announced on Monday in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, that they had agreed to a ceasefire starting at midnight.

The Malaysian Business Chamber in Cambodia (MBCC) said the kingdom remains a safe destination for businesses and foreign investors despite border tensions with Thailand.

The fighting between Thailand’s and Cambodia’s militaries has continued for a second day in a row, with the clash progressively escalating in a border battle that has killed at least 16

The premiers of Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to implement an immediate ceasefire following days of deadly border clashes, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Monday after hosting talks between the two nations.

Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an “ immediate and unconditional ceasefire ” with effect from midnight on Monday, AP reported, quoting Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

The fighting intensified and spread to new areas despite international calls for a ceasefire. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Tensions have bubbled between the two neighbors for months, flaring on Thursday as Cambodia and Thailand exchanged fire.