In a significant diplomatic breakthrough, the leaders of Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an immediate and unconditional ceasefire to halt ongoing border clashes, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced on Monday. The agreement came after high-level talks held in Malaysia.
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet had earlier described the discussions as “very good,” expressing optimism about reaching an immediate cessation of hostilities. “We hope the fighting can stop immediately,” he stated, reaffirming Cambodia’s commitment to diplomatic resolution.
Acting Thai Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai had confirmed Thailand’s full participation in the talks and noted that the United States and Malaysia are actively supporting the peace process.
The high-level talks are being hosted in Putrajaya, Malaysia’s administrative capital, with participation from both Thai and Cambodian delegations, and support from international observers including U.S. and Chinese ambassadors.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized Washington’s commitment to ending the conflict quickly, with American diplomats on the ground facilitating the dialogue.
Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump called the ceasefire “an easy one” to secure, citing strong trade ties with both nations. Trump claimed he pressured the two countries’ leaders by linking continued trade cooperation to the cessation of violence. “I said we’re not making a trade deal unless you settle the war,” he remarked, comparing it to his prior diplomatic interventions in South Asia.
