US President Donald Trump has made a crucial announcement confirming that the prime ministers of Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to halt fighting effective immediately. The statement follows a series of deadly border clashes between the two nations, which have left at least 20 people dead and hundreds of thousands displaced.
As the violence escalated over the past week, both sides exchanged artillery fire, leading to a larger regional crisis. Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul hinted at the necessity of a Cambodian withdrawal of troops and removal of landmines for a true ceasefire to be established.
In a post on his social media platform, Trump stated that both nations were ready for peace and continued trade with the US. This follow-up shows that his diplomatic efforts were aimed at stabilizing the volatile region.
Historically, tensions have flared along their shared border due to territorial disputes. Following a significant escalation on July 24, where Cambodia fired rockets into Thailand, the U.S. and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim facilitated talks resulting in this ceasefire.
However, the situation remains precarious, with ongoing demands and complications hindering complete resolution, as officials from both nations continue to navigate the broader issues stemming from more than a century of border disputes.
