KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has agreed to convene the next General Border Committee (GBC) meeting in September to assess the progress of the ceasefire agreement between Thailand and Cambodia.

The meeting is expected to be held within a month, in September.

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said Malaysia believes the current bilateral mechanism used to resolve the conflict between the two countries is sufficient for the time being.

"Everyone agrees that the bilateral mechanism currently in place is sufficient for now, while we also agree that there will be a next round at the level of the GBC meeting.

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"We are proud to play a role in this peace effort and appreciate the commitment and willingness of both countries' leaders," he said at a press conference today.

The press conference followed the GBC meeting between Cambodian and Thai military leaders, after a series of joint working group sessions since Monday at Wisma Perwira.

Among those present were Cambodian Defence Minister General Tea Seiha and Thailand's acting Defence Minister General Nattaphon Narkphanit.

Also present were Deputy Defence Minister Adly Zahari, Defence Ministry secretary-general Datuk Lokman Hakim Ali and Malaysian Armed Forces chief General Tan Sri Mohd Nizam Jaffar.

Saifuddin said Malaysia remains steadfast in providing the necessary support to both countries as a facilitator of dialogue, confidence-building, and practical mechanisms for ceasefire monitoring.

He said Asean believes in resolving disputes through consensus, not confrontation, and based on trust, mutual respect, and the principle of non-interference.

He said Cambodia and Thailand's commitment to implementing the ceasefire was a significant step that reflects the Asean spirit in resolving conflicts through dialogue and mutual understanding.

"This is how we strengthen regional unity. It is this Asean spirit that guides us today and will continue to guide us in the future.

"Today's discussions reflect the shared understanding that the ceasefire is not temporary, but a promise to protect lives, uphold dignity, and prevent further suffering," he said.

He said the promise must be honoured through commitment, effective monitoring, and genuine political will from both sides.