Manila, Dec. 22 -- The Philippines is ready to mediate between Cambodia and Thailand should both parties seek Association of Southeast Asian Nations' (ASEAN) help once Manila assumes the bloc's chairship next year.

"Following the discussions today, the Philippines said that it is prepared to assume the role of facilitator/mediator between Cambodia and Thailand should both parties decide to make use of the good offices of the Chair once the Philippines assumes the ASEAN Chairship in January 2026," the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said in a statement on Monday.

The DFA issued the statement following the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, where they discussed the border situation between Cambodia and Thailan...