KABUL: Leaders of Thailand and Cambodia signed a peace agreement addressing border challenges in the presence of U.S. President Donald Trump and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
According to Reuters, the agreement, signed by Thai Prime Minister Hun Manet and Cambodian Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, today in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia’s capital, to resolve border disputes between the two countries and includes the release of 18 Cambodian prisoners of war.
The two nations signed the peace document on the sidelines of the 47th ASEAN Summit, and it will be monitored by representatives from the member countries of the union.
During the signing ceremony, President Trump stated that both countries have committed to setting aside hostilities and fostering good relations as neighbors.
He emphasized, “We have extensive trade relations with both countries. We must leverage these relations to prevent them from going to war, but I believe this peace will be lasting.”
This agreement comes three months after both countries declared a ceasefire following border tensions, prompted by a request from the U.S. President and his warning regarding the potential cessation of trade cooperation if hostilities persisted.