First came a push from the Malaysian premier, then China reached out, but it was only after U.S. President Donald Trump called Thailand's leader last week that Bangkok agreed to talks with Cambodia to end an escalating military conflict.

After calls by President Trump, the leaders of Cambodia and Thailand are set to meet in Malaysia on Monday to discuss a halt to the fighting.

Following the escalation of the conflict between Cambodia and Thailand, US President Donald Trump has urged both parties to agree to a ceasefire and was optimistic that this could come about soon. "Just spoke to the Prime Minister of Cambodia relative to stopping the War with Thailand.