A ceremonial welcome was held at the airport, featuring a guard of honor and a cultural performance by Maldivian students to mark the 60 years diplomatic ties between Maldives and Sri Lanka.

The visit of the Sri Lankan President Dissanayake comes at the invitation of Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu and is expected to serve as a platform for deepening regional cooperation. Senior officials from both governments attended the reception, underscoring the diplomatic weight of the occasion and reaffirming the longstanding ties between the two South Asian neighbors.

Over the course of his stay, President Dissanayake is scheduled to engage in high-level talks aimed at expanding collaboration in a range of sectors, including trade, tourism, maritime security, and environmental sustainability. The leaders are also expected to explore new opportunities for economic integration and people-to-people exchange.

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Thai Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Nikorndej Balankura confirmed Sunday that Thai and Cambodian leaders would meet in Malaysia for peace talks. The announcement came after a fourth day of clashes at the border between the two South East Asians countries. The Thai delegation, led by Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, is scheduled to meet with counterparts at Malaysia’s Prime Minister’s Office on Monday.

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Nobel Peace Prize laureate Nihon Hidankyo has called on the young generations to pass down the experiences of atomic-bomb survivors. The Japan Confederation of A- and H- Bomb Sufferers Organizations represents the survivors of the attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

They are known as hibakusha. During the press conference on nuclear disarmament at Tokyo’s Sophia University on Sunday, the Nobel Committee stated that “the voices of hibakusha have been instrumental in turning memory, turning pain and suffering into a force for change into a force for peace.”

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Thailand called on Cambodia Saturday to immediately halt hostilities and return to talks, as deadly border clashes entered a third day.

Speaking in Bangkok, Thai Foreign Ministry spokesperson Nikorndej Balankura said Thailand remains committed to resolving the conflict peacefully and in line with international law. Nikorndej said that they called on the Cambodian side to cease all actions that violate international law immediately and to return to the negotiation table with sincerity and in good faith.

The comments follow a closed-door meeting of the United Nations Security Council held in New York, Friday. Nikorndej confirmed that no resolution was adopted, but that member states called for restraint and peaceful dialogue.

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Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan made a statement following the first-ever Balkan Peace Platform Meeting held in Istanbul. Evaluating the outcomes of the meeting, Fidan said that the participating countries discussed both the ongoing issues and possible solutions in the Balkans. He emphasized that the countries in the region no longer desire conflict, highlighting a growing regional will for peace and cooperation.

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During the 25th China-EU Summit held in Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping Thursday met with the visiting President of the European Council Antonio Costa and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen.

Xi called on China and the EU to provide more stability and certainty for the world through steady and sound China-EU relations. The EU leaders said since the establishment of the diplomatic ties 50 years ago, Europe and China have carried out cooperation in a wide range of fields.

The European Union (EU) is committed to deepening relations with China, and pushing forward cooperation between the two sides in multiple fields such as green development.

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On his social media platform Truth Social Saturday, US President Trump said that he has spoken to the Prime Minister of Cambodia and the Acting Prime Minister of Thailand to request a ceasefire between the two countries.

Thailand and Cambodia both want to have an immediate ceasefire and peace, according to Trump. Trump also said the United States is currently dealing with trade with both countries, but he doesn't want to make any deal with either country if they are fighting.

Thailand on Sunday also responded to Trump's call for a ceasefire, saying that the country agrees in principle to have a ceasefire in place but would like to see sincere intention from the Cambodian side.

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India's Prime Minister Modi offered $565 million to the Maldives on Friday to bolster its defence forces and infrastructure.

The President of the Maldives met with Modi twice last year in New Delhi, and both leaders vowed to begin a "new chapter" in bilateral ties. He also inaugurated several infrastructure projects, including roads funded by India along with a 4,000-unit housing scheme.

The President said the credit line from India would be used to strengthen the Maldives' security forces, improve healthcare, housing, and education. Modi is due to leave the archipelago on Saturday after attending the 50th Independence Day celebrations in the capital Male.

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Thailand said the number of civilians evacuated from its border with Cambodia rose to 138,000 on Friday, as both countries continued deadly strikes on each other.

Rear Admiral Surasant Kongsiri, Spokesperson, Ad Hoc Centre said "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is to downgrade diplomatic relations with Cambodia, secondly, the Ministry of Interior and related agencies are to fully assist civilians affected by the situation. And thirdly, the Ministry of Finance is to consider tax-relief measures to support private sector and public impacted by the conflict."

The Thai ministry of health added that 428 hospital patients had been evacuated from the border region since clashes began on Thursday.

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Viet Nam Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism awarded a commendation to Lee Chang-kun, Viet Nam's Tourism Ambassador to South Korea on Friday.

The honor recognizes his significant contributions throughout three ambassadorial terms since 2017 in strengthening tourism and cultural cooperation between the two countries. It also reflects Viet Nam’s appreciation for individuals who contribute to diplomatic and cultural ties. The ceremony highlighted the growing strategic relations between Vietnam and South Korea.

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