July 28, 2025 – Kuala Lumpur — Cambodia and Thailand have reached an immediate and unconditional ceasefire following high-level peace talks held in Malaysia, signaling a major step toward ending the recent outbreak of violence along their shared border.
The agreement was announced by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who confirmed that the ceasefire would take effect at midnight local time.
“This is a vital first step in reducing tensions and restoring peace and security in the region,” Ibrahim stated during a press briefing.
Thai Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai echoed the sentiment, saying the agreement was achieved “in good faith” and reaffirmed Thailand’s commitment to pursuing peace. The talks were reported by the BBC.
Leaders from both countries expressed gratitude to former U.S. President Donald Trump and the Chinese government for their roles in facilitating the ceasefire.
“Trump had insisted on a halt to hostilities as a precondition to continuing trade talks with Washington,” according to the report.
China, maintaining strong ties with both Cambodia and Thailand, sent official representatives to help mediate the negotiations.
The recent clashes, which began several days ago, have resulted in at least 33 deaths and the displacement of thousands of civilians.
Tensions between Cambodia and Thailand stem from longstanding territorial disputes, some of which trace back more than a century to the colonial-era demarcation of borders following the French occupation of Cambodia.
