Trump hailed a “historic victory for peace” as the leaders of Thailand and Cambodia signed an expanded ceasefire agreement , formally ending long-standing border tensions between the two Southeast Asian neighbors.
The signing ceremony, held on the sidelines of President Trump’s five-day visit to Asia, was attended by Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet. The agreement, described by all parties as a landmark step toward lasting peace, includes provisions for disarmament, prisoner exchanges, and the restoration of border cooperation.
“We stopped the war between Thailand and Cambodia,” President Trump declared at the ceremony. “Both sides have agreed to end the tension, and 18 Cambodian prisoners of war will be released as part of this peace process.”
The Thai Prime Minister announced that his government would promptly begin removing weapons and freeing prisoners of war in accordance with the new terms. He also revealed that Thailand and Cambodia had signed a joint statement to develop a framework for reciprocal trade, aiming to conclude negotiations by the end of the year.
“This is not just a peace agreement, it is the foundation for shared prosperity,” the Thai leader said, accentuating that the framework would strengthen economic ties and rebuild trust between the two nations.
President Trump praised the agreement as “a milestone that will save millions of lives” and reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to supporting peace in Asia. He noted that the United States would continue to “monitor the ceasefire agreement between Malaysia, Thailand, and Cambodia” to ensure its full implementation.
“I like stopping wars,” Trump said. “In the past eight months, we’ve helped end eight conflicts through trade and diplomacy. This is the kind of progress the world needs.”
Trump also referenced broader peace efforts in the region, citing the swift end of the Pakistan – Afghanistan conflict and commending Saudi Arabia for its “important role” in supporting dialogue. He described the Prime Minister and Field Marshal of Pakistan as “great personalities” contributing to regional stability.
