Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 26 -- Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Sunday praised US President Donald Trump's role in facilitating the landmark agreement between Thailand and Cambodia on the sidelines of the 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Kuala Lumpur.

Both leaders proceeded to the bilateral meeting shortly after the signing ceremony, Malaysian state media reported.

"You personally did call both Prime Ministers to urge for the speedy peace settlement... the world needs leaders who promote peace strongly," Anwar told Trump duing the signing ceremony.

"When I first received your call, urging me to do more in supporting the peace initiative -- and you personally called both prime ministers to urge for a spee...