Thailand and Cambodia have signed an expanded ceasefire agreement aimed at ending months of border tension, with the U.S. President Donald Trump overseeing the ceremony during the ASEAN Summit in Malaysia. Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet formalized the deal, which builds upon a truce reached three months earlier.
Hun Manet stated that the new agreement would help rebuild trust and repair ties between the neighboring nations, emphasizing that “innocent civilians have suffered immense losses” due to the prolonged conflict. The accord is expected to strengthen border stability and promote regional cooperation.
Trump, who previously mediated talks to end a five-day conflict in July, praised the commitment of both countries to peace. He reaffirmed that the United States would continue supporting Thailand and Cambodia through enhanced trade and diplomatic engagement, provided that both nations maintain peaceful relations.
The ceasefire deal marks a significant step toward long-term peace and development in Southeast Asia, aligning with broader efforts to stabilize the region and deepen economic partnerships under ASEAN cooperation.