Thailand and Cambodia Sign Ceasefire After Tense Border Talks
A new ceasefire agreement between Thailand and Cambodia has been signed after days of tense negotiations. The deal was finalised at a border checkpoint on Saturday, with both nations agreeing to halt hostilities. Meanwhile, former US President Donald Trump has claimed credit for helping broker the truce, though officials have yet to confirm his involvement.
Defence ministers from both countries—Nattaphon Narkphanit of Thailand and Tea Seiha of Cambodia—officially signed the agreement. The talks followed three days of discussions by lower-ranking military officials in the General Border Committee. Earlier ceasefires had been mediated by Malaysia in July and by Trump himself in October, when he attended the ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur.
During that summit, Trump reportedly took an active role, threatening to withdraw trade privileges unless the two nations reached a deal. He later boasted about his contribution, stating he had helped stop eight wars during his presidency. However, not all of his past claims about conflict resolution have been verified. The latest ceasefire begins with a 72-hour observation period. If successful, Thailand will release 18 Cambodian soldiers currently in custody. The White House has not yet responded to questions about Trump’s alleged involvement in the negotiations. Trump is now set to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss potential peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.
The ceasefire marks a temporary pause in tensions between Thailand and Cambodia. The return of detained soldiers will depend on the success of the initial 72-hour monitoring phase. Trump’s claims of influence remain unconfirmed, while his upcoming meeting with Zelenskyy shifts focus to another ongoing conflict.
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