Thailand, Cambodia agree to ceasefire after talks in Malaysia 

Bangkok (Web Desk): The leaders of Cambodia and Thailand have agreed to enforce a ceasefire starting at midnight on Monday, marking a significant step toward ending their most violent clash in more than ten years.

The decision followed five days of intense hostilities along the two countries' shared border, which had seen the deployment of heavy artillery and air strikes.

The agreement was reached during a diplomatic meeting in Malaysia, where Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, as the current chair of ASEAN, hosted discussions between the Cambodian and Thai delegations.

During a joint press conference, Anwar announced the truce, declaring it "immediate and unconditional," and emphasized that it would take effect at midnight.

The border fighting began last Thursday amid ongoing disputes over territory spanning the 817-kilometer frontier. Each nation blamed the other for triggering the conflict, which has since resulted in casualties, injuries, and the displacement of civilians.

The violence has also aggravated political tensions, especially in Thailand, where the fragile ruling coalition faced mounting internal pressure.

International efforts to defuse the situation intensified quickly. Anwar had initiated the call for peace talks shortly after violence erupted. Both China and the United States offered to mediate.

Over the weekend, US President Donald Trump personally spoke with both Cambodian and Thai leaders, urging them to put an end to the fighting and cautioning that trade agreements would be withheld if hostilities persisted.

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet expressed gratitude for the international support, specifically acknowledging Trump and China’s involvement. He stated that the agreement reached was a positive development aimed at stopping the bloodshed, assisting the displaced, and opening the path for normalized diplomatic relations.

Thai Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, who had previously questioned Cambodia’s commitment to a peaceful resolution, affirmed that Thailand would honor the ceasefire sincerely and was prepared to move forward in rebuilding trust.

Both nations now look toward de-escalating their military presence and restoring direct communication, with hopes that this ceasefire will serve as a foundation for longer-term stability along their contested border.