Published on: Nov 15, 2025 01:15 am IST
Trump’s Efforts to Reinforce Peace in Southeast Asia
On Friday, US President Donald Trump reached out to leaders in Thailand and Cambodia to reaffirm a peace agreement he facilitated, following renewed tensions between the two nations, according to a statement from the White House.
Background of the Peace Agreement
During his Asian tour on October 26, Trump co-signed a peace accord between Thailand and Cambodia, highlighting it as a significant diplomatic achievement. He has expressed that such efforts merit recognition, potentially even a Nobel Prize.
However, the agreement faced challenges when Thailand paused its implementation after a landmine incident. This led to mutual accusations of further skirmishes, with Cambodia reporting a civilian casualty.
International Mediation Efforts
The White House confirmed that President Trump engaged in discussions with both nations to address the latest hostilities. Additionally, he involved Malaysia, which has been instrumental in mediating the conflict, to assist in de-escalating the situation.
The peace deal, initially signed in Kuala Lumpur, followed a period of intense fighting over the summer, which resulted in 43 fatalities and displaced approximately 300,000 individuals.
Historical Context and Recent Developments
The longstanding border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia dates back over a century. The recent conflict was triggered by allegations from Thailand that Cambodia had placed landmines, injuring Thai soldiers.
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