Thailand and Cambodia Agree to Ceasefire, Hold Talks in Kuala Lumpur | WPN World People News

After five days of border conflict that resulted in at least 35 casualties, leaders from Thailand and Cambodia convened an emergency high-level meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on July 28, 2025, and announced that a ceasefire agreement had been reached. The meeting was mediated by U.S. President Donald Trump and hosted by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim at his official residence in Putrajaya, Malaysia’s administrative capital. Ambassadors from both the United States and China in Malaysia were also present at the talks, underscoring the high level of international concern.

In a statement issued in the evening, Prime Minister Anwar announced: “Thailand and Cambodia have reached the following consensus: First, to immediately implement an unconditional ceasefire, effective at 12:00 midnight local time on July 28, 2025.” Following President Trump’s intervention, both sides agreed to swiftly end nearly five days of military conflict and to launch follow-up negotiations aimed at stabilizing the border situation and preventing future clashes.

President Trump posted on his social media platform “Truth Social,” stating: “I just had a meeting with Thailand’s Acting Prime Minister Puttan and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet. Both parties have successfully reached a ceasefire and peace agreement. Congratulations to all!” He also announced that he had instructed the U.S. trade delegation to resume negotiations on trade agreements with both Thailand and Cambodia, aiming to avert tariff threats and promote regional stability.