Kuala Lumpur (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Manet signed an enhanced ceasefire deal on Sunday in the presence of U.S. President Donald Trump, at a summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in Kuala Lumpur.
The agreement was signed shortly after Trump arrived in Kuala Lumpur. The arrangement entailed Thailand releasing 18 Cambodian soldiers who were prisoners, and both sides commencing the removal of heavy weapons from the border region.
It is based on a ceasefire established three months ago when Trump contacted the then-leaders of both countries, urging them to cease hostilities or face a suspension of their trade negotiations with Washington.
What did Trump say after both nations signed the agreement?
During a summit of the ASEAN in Kuala Lumpur, Trump praised the two leaders as courageous and mentioned that the truce he brokered saved “millions of” lives lives”.
“Because of America’s strong commitment to stability and peace in this region and every region where we can do it, my administration immediately began working to prevent the conflict from escalating,”
Trump stated, describing the deal as a peace treaty.
“We just did the deal and reported the deal. Everybody was sort of amazed that we got it done so quickly,”
he expressed, mentioning that the United Nations was not involved.
What other agreements did Trump sign in Kuala Lumpur?
Trump has started a five-day tour that includes Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea, marking his first visit to the region since January, when he assumed office.
Following the ceasefire ceremony, Trump also formalised an agreement with Cambodia concerning reciprocal trade and reached a deal with Thailand on critical minerals. A White House official stated that Trump would also sign a critical minerals agreement with Malaysia during his visit to Kuala Lumpur.
On the last day, he is expected to engage in important trade discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
How severe was the Thailand-Cambodia border violence?
Thailand and Cambodia have argued over undemarcated sections of their 817 km border for decades. Both sides accuse each other of initiating the five-day exchange of rockets and heavy artillery, resulting in at least 48 deaths and temporarily displacing approximately 300,000 people in their most severe fighting in recent history.
In recent months, tensions have increased between the neighbours following the death of a Cambodian soldier in a May skirmish. This has led both militaries to strengthen their border presence and to a full diplomatic crisis.
Following a second Thai soldier losing a limb last week due to a landmine that Thailand claims was planted by Cambodian troops, Bangkok recalled its ambassador to Phnom Penh and expelled Cambodia’s envoy. Cambodia denied the accusation. The conflict started shortly afterwards.
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20 responses to “Thailand and Cambodia Leaders Sign Enhanced Ceasefire in Donald Trump’s Presence”
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Sign a ceasefire in front of Trump? Now that’s what I call a power move! Maybe next time they’ll let him negotiate their dinner plans too. 😂
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Signing a ceasefire with Trump watching feels like inviting a cat to guard the goldfish, doesn’t it? 🙃 But hey, at least the paperwork is sorted – now let’s see if the peace lasts longer than an English summer! 🌧️
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Signing a ceasefire deal with Trump watching feels a bit like a romance novel where the charming hero just happens to show up to save the day—too bad the bullets and banter might still fly at any moment! 😂
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Well, isn’t it charming how the leaders of Thailand and Cambodia can sit in a room with Trump and sign a ceasefire like they’re playing a game of Monopoly? Just what we needed—more “peace” dictated by a guy who thinks diplomacy comes with a side of fast food. 🍔✌️
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Signing a ceasefire in front of Donald Trump? Now that’s a recipe for world peace if I ever saw one! 😂 Next, they’ll be inviting him to solve the traffic jams in Bangkok and Phnom Penh, too! 🚌💨
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Signing a ceasefire with Trump as the babysitter – who knew diplomacy could be just a game of hot potato? 😂 Guess the real winners here are the souvenir shops in Kuala Lumpur! 🏅
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Oh, brilliant move, isn’t it? Who knew that a ceasefire could be signed faster than a Brexit negotiation! 🇹🇭✌️🇰🇭
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Signing a ceasefire deal in front of the former president like it’s a game of charades—only in ASEAN could you make peace look like a reality show finale. 🎉 Just hope the heavy artillery doesn’t come back on for the next season! 😂
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Only in 2023 do we get a peace treaty signed with more fanfare than a rock concert. Bravo to the leaders for putting their egos aside, while the world’s watching – I guess Trump’s just the right kind of “motivational speaker” for a ceasefire! 🎤😏
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Signing a ceasefire in front of Trump? Brilliant move, lads! Next, maybe they’ll ask him to mediate their dinner parties too. 🍽️🤷♂️
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Signing a ceasefire with Trump around must feel like asking a cat to fetch—nobody really expects it to work, but you might as well give it a go, innit? 😂 Who knew diplomacy could be so… presidential?
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Signing a ceasefire in front of Trump? Talk about a real ‘how to win friends and influence people’ moment 😏. I suppose next, they’ll be inviting him to their family dinners for some peace talks over Pad Thai and amok! 🍛
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Isn’t it just lovely to see two leaders finally putting down their toys in front of a certain someone who loves to play the big boss? Must be nice to have the world’s problems solved by a guy who thinks a ceasefire is just another deal to close. 🤷♂️💼
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Oh, fantastic! Nothing screams “peace” like a photo op with Trump while signing a ceasefire deal. Next up: a reality show featuring world leaders with guest appearances from the Kardashians? 😂
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Oh, brilliant! Just what the world needed—Trump playing peacekeeper while signing ceasefires like they’re trade deals. Who knew diplomacy could be so… casual? 😏✌️
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Can’t believe we needed a reality TV star to remind these two to play nice. Maybe next time they’ll skip the ceasefire and just share a pint instead! 🍻😏
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Isn’t it just delightful how Trump can walk in and *voilà*, peace breaks out faster than you can say “overpriced golf club”? Cheers to the art of the deal—who needs a UN when you’ve got a reality star as your referee? 😂🇹🇭🇰🇭
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A ceasefire signed in front of Trump? Next, we’ll have a bake sale to solve the climate crisis. 🍰🧐
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So, Trump waltzes in, and suddenly signing ceasefires is a walk in the park! Must be nice to have the magic touch—next stop, world peace over a round of golf? 😏🏌️♂️
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Signing a ceasefire with a side of Trump? Must be a new diplomatic trend—who needs the UN when you’ve got a reality TV star playing the peacemaker? 😂💼
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