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Trump brokers peace: Thailand and Cambodia sign agreement!
Thailand and Cambodia sign a peace agreement under Trump's mediation to end a long-standing border conflict.
Trump brokers peace: Thailand and Cambodia sign agreement!
In a remarkable turnaround, the border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia that has plagued the region for decades has found a major resolution. ZDFheute reports that a peace agreement was signed at the Asean summit in Kuala Lumpur. US President Donald Trump, who was present at the signing of the deal, described this agreement as “historic” and emphasized that it saved “millions of lives”.
The agreement, which was presented in the presence of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, provides for the surrender of heavy weapons and the release of a total of 18 Cambodian prisoners of war. This comes after a dangerous flare-up in fighting that has killed at least 43 people and displaced around 300,000 people from border areas in recent months.
The background of the conflict
The border dispute between the two countries is deeply rooted and goes back to an unclear border demarcation in 1907. Tensions have escalated again and again in recent years. The most recent conflict escalated in July 2025 and resulted in heavy fighting that lasted over five days and included gunfire as well as the use of rocket launchers and drones. The situation was particularly dramatic in the embattled city of Surin in Thailand, where the province was declared a “war disaster area”. DW reported over 100,000 evacuees seeking refuge in safe areas from the fighting.
Both governments have now expressed their willingness to hold talks to finally end the conflict. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced an “immediate and unconditional ceasefire” on July 28th. As part of this de-escalation, an Asean monitoring team will also be established to ensure the implementation of the agreement. daily news highlights that Thailand and Cambodia also blamed each other for the outbreak of fighting.
Trade agreements and economic prospects
The White House also announced trade agreements with Malaysia, Thailand and Cambodia that are intended to improve access to key raw materials, particularly rare earths. Malaysia, which holds an estimated 16.2 million tonnes of untapped reserves, has pledged not to impose trade restrictions on the sale of those resources to US companies. This step was seen by Trump as a clear sign of economic cooperation and stability in the region.
The situation between Thailand and Cambodia remains exciting, but these recent developments could mark the beginning of a new phase in the relationship between the two neighboring countries. It remains to be seen whether the peace agreement is actually as sustainable as hoped. However, one thing is certain: the eyes of the world are now on the implementation of the agreement.