What progress can Malaysians expect from the September peace dialogue?

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Malaysians can expect clearer timing and more progress than prior rounds from the September peace dialogue between Thailand and Malaysia
Thailand and Malaysia are expected to hold high-level peace talks on the situation in Thailand’s southern border provinces in September, aiming for an agreement that could lead to a joint declaration. Wan Muhamad Noor Matha said the September meeting’s outcome would provide a clearer indication of the timeline for the peace process, and he anticipated considerably more progress than in previous rounds of talks.
Two more subcommittee meetings before the main committee in Malaysia
Preliminary discussions are being conducted by a subcommittee behind closed doors, with about two more subcommittee meetings expected before the main committee convenes in Malaysia in September. Wan Muhamad Noor said that if the main committee reaches an agreement, both sides may sign a joint document and issue a statement reflecting the agreed outcomes.
September results are meant to clarify the peace-process timeline
Wan Muhamad Noor linked expectations for September to the peace process timeline, saying the outcome of the September meeting would offer a clearer indication of how the process is unfolding. He also described the dialogue as progressing in a positive direction during the current phase of talks.
Malaysia expects Thailand to press for expediting sustainable peace efforts
On what Malaysia may be asked to do, Wan Muhamad Noor said Thailand is expected to request that Malaysia continue expediting efforts towards achieving sustainable peace in the southern border region. This fits Malaysia’s long-running role as a facilitator in peace dialogue between the Thai government and insurgent groups in Pattani, Yala, Narathiwat, and parts of Songkhla.
Talks are being led by updated negotiators on both sides
Thailand appointed Thanat Suwannanont, Director of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), as its new chief negotiator for peace talks with the separatist group Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN) in May. Malaysia’s facilitator, Datuk Mohd Rabin Basir, a former Director-General of the National Security Council, was appointed on July 1, 2024, setting up the September talks framework for continued engagement.

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