Thai and Cambodian soldiers have fired at each other in a contested border area after the nations downgraded their diplomatic relations in a rapidly escalating dispute.

The talks, announced by a spokesperson for the Thai prime minister's office on Sunday, come after pressure from U.S. President Trump to reach a ceasefire.

Thailand and Cambodia have exchanged accusations over recent clashes at their shared border, resulting in fatalities and displacements. International pressure for a ceasefire is intensifying, with ASEAN urged to mediate.