Bloc is expected to call for deeper energy cooperation and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
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Ancient Khmer temples along the Thailand-Cambodia border have been damaged or destroyed by recent fighting.
The aid is earmarked to help support both countries in border stabilisation efforts.
Thai military says Cambodia is blaming “operational error” as solider wounded in mortar strike in disputed border area.
Cambodian villagers have told Al Jazeera they’re being prevented from returning to their homes by Thai forces.
Thailand has released 18 Cambodian soldiers it had detained since July, after the two countries agreed to a ceasefire.
Thailand hands over 18 soldiers after 155 days of captivity as truce agreed over the weekend continues to hold.
While the ceasefire has held since Saturday, Thailand says Cambodia violated deal with drone flights over the border.
Countries meet for a second day of negotiations after a truce agreed on Saturday to halt weeks of fighting.
Thailand and Cambodia have halted fighting after weeks of clashes along their disputed border.
A ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia has come into effect after weeks of deadly fighting across the border.
