Cambodia and Thailand have reached a ceasefire agreement and committed to easing tensions after several days of deadly border clashes, officials announced on Monday following talks in Malaysia.
The long-running territorial dispute between the two Southeast Asian neighbors, which has roots going back to the French colonial era, intensified in late May and escalated into a military conflict last week. However, a top-level meeting hosted by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Monday resulted in a truce agreement and a path toward normalization.
Anwar, who led the mediation efforts, said the ceasefire would take effect at midnight local time.
All three leaders expressed gratitude to US President Donald Trump and the Chinese government for their roles in facilitating the agreement. On Saturday, Trump said he warned both nations that there will be no progress in their trade negotiations with Washington while hostilities continue. China had previously pledged to “play a constructive role in promoting de-escalation.”
Blessed are the Peacemakers.
And Thank you, Donald Trump.
Cambodia and Thailand have reached a ceasefire agreement and committed to easing tensions after several days of deadly border clashes, officials announced on Monday following talks in Malaysia.
The long-running territorial dispute between the two Southeast Asian neighbors, which has roots going back to the French colonial era, intensified in late May and escalated into a military conflict last week. However, a top-level meeting hosted by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Monday resulted in a truce agreement and a path toward normalization.
Anwar, who led the mediation efforts, said the ceasefire would take effect at midnight local time.
All three leaders expressed gratitude to US President Donald Trump and the Chinese government for their roles in facilitating the agreement. On Saturday, Trump said he warned both nations that there will be no progress in their trade negotiations with Washington while hostilities continue. China had previously pledged to “play a constructive role in promoting de-escalation.”
I didn't even know that they were at war or why.