Thai PM hosts Malaysia leader for talks

Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob has met with his Thai counterpart Prayuth Chan-ocha in the first official visit of a foreign leader to Thailand since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.

The two leaders discussed bilateral issues, including ways to boost their economies. Thailand's three southernmost provinces bordering on Malaysia have been at the center of a low-level Muslim insurgency for many years.

Help from Kuala Lumpur has long been accepted as a key to restoring peace. The two leaders in a joint statement said they reaffirmed their commitment to finding a peaceful solution, with Malaysia acting as a facilitator.