Jakarta, Aug. 8 -- Indonesia welcomed the ceasefire agreement that ended tensions between Cambodia and Thailand and praised ASEAN chair Malaysia's role in mediating the dispute.

"We hope the issue between Thailand and Cambodia can be resolved soon, and we support the steps taken by Malaysia as ASEAN chair," Deputy Foreign Minister Arrmanatha Nasir said in a media briefing here on Friday.

According to Nasir, the ceasefire between the two countries is a constructive step that will have a positive impact on ASEAN solidarity.

He also referred to the Cambodia-Thailand ceasefire as a momentum to revive the spirit of ASEAN solidarity and unity, as well as cooperation among its member countries, which must be maintained.

"Moreover, today is t...