Tariff talks to resume after border truce

Role of economic diplomacy stressed in resolving Thai-Cambodian conflict

A deal between Thailand and Cambodia for a ceasefire along their border has paved the way for resumption of tariff negotiations by the two Southeast Asian countries with the United States, analysts noted, underscoring the importance of economic diplomacy for resolving conflicts in the region.

But they pointed out that the de-escalation of the conflict between the two neighboring countries has been resolved 'in-house', within the confines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, with Malaysian Prime Minister and ASEAN's rotating chair Anwar Ibrahim serving as mediator.

Anwar, who was on a state visit to Indonesia on Tuesday, acknowledged both China and the US for facilitating the peace talks.