Thailand-Cambodia Border Conflict LIVE: Cambodia PM declares ceasefire with Thailand, says hope to ‘immediately stop fighting’

Thailand-Cambodia Border Clashes Today LIVE News Updates: Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet stated the dialogue was co-organised by the United States, with China’s participation.

Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire talks:  Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet said the meeting was “very good” and added that it would lead to an immediate cessation of hostilities. Speaking to reporters, the PM said the talks yielded promising results and reinforced the urgent need for peace. “We hope the fighting can stop immediately,” he stated, stressign Cambodia’s continued support for diplomatic solutions to ongoing regional conflicts.

US and Malaysia supporting peace efforts: Acting Thai Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said on Monday that both US and Malaysia are supporting the peace efforts. Thailand confirmed its participation in the talks, which were arranged by Malaysia in its role as ASEAN chair. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said State Department officials were on the ground in Malaysia to support peace efforts. “We want this conflict to end as soon as possible,” Rubio said in a statement issued early Monday in Asia.

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Trump says Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire ‘an easy one’: US President Donald Trump claimed that achieving a truce between Thailand and Cambodia was an “easy” task for him, as the United States does a lot of trade with both countries. “We do a lot of trade with Thailand and Cambodia. Yet I’m reading that they’re killing each other… I say this should be an easy one for me because I settled India and Pakistan… I called the Prime Ministers of each (Thailand and Cambodia) and I said we’re not going to make a trade deal unless you settle the war… By the time I got off, I think they want to settle now… India and Pakistan were really getting ready to go at it. So getting those things settled, and if I can use trade to do that, then it’s my honour,” Trump said.

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21:23 (IST) 28 Jul 2025
Thailand-Cambodia Border Conflict LIVE: President Trump announces peace deal between Thailand and Cambodia

"I'm proud to announce that, after my involvement, Thailand and Cambodia have reached a ceasefire and peace," Donald Trump posted on Truth Social. "By ending this war, we have saved thousands of lives. I've instructed my trade team to restart negotiations on trade. I have now ended many wars in just six months I am proud to be the President of Peace!"

18:03 (IST) 28 Jul 2025
Thailand-Cambodia Border Conflict LIVE: All you need to know about the ceasefire agreement
Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an “immediate and unconditional” ceasefire, set to take effect at midnight tonight ending days of deadly clashes.
The truce came after US President Donald Trump warned he would block trade talks with both nations unless the fighting stopped. Prime Minister Hun Manet said it is now time to “start rebuilding trust and confidence” between the two neighbours.
Acting Thai PM Phumtham Wechayachai said that Thailand’s commitment to peace and said they negotiated “in good faith.”
Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim chaired the peace negotiations in Putrajaya, acting as ASEAN’s regional head.
Despite the agreement, a full stop to hostilities could take time, as both sides still need to verify troop withdrawals, which may require several days.
The border clashes, which flared up last week, have killed at least 33 people and displaced tens of thousands.
16:25 (IST) 28 Jul 2025
Thailand-Cambodia Border Conflict LIVE: Trump Pressure, China Support Help Push Thailand-Cambodia Toward Ceasefire Deal

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thailand’s acting leader Phumtham Wechayachai thanked both US President Donald Trump and the Chinese government during a joint press briefing.

The two Southeast Asian nations agreed to ceasefire talks after Trump made it a prerequisite for continuing trade negotiations with Washington. Initially resistant to external involvement, Thailand shifted its stance following Trump’s ultimatum. Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim had offered to mediate earlier, but Bangkok accepted the proposal only after the US intervention. China also dispatched envoys to assist in the peace efforts. (BBC)

15:34 (IST) 28 Jul 2025
Thailand-Cambodia Border Conflict LIVE: Cambodia PM declares ceasefire with Thailand, says hope to ‘immediately stop fighting’

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet said the meeting was “very good” and added that it would lead to an immediate cessation of hostilities. Speaking to reporters, the PM said the talks yielded promising results and reinforced the urgent need for peace. “We hope the fighting can stop immediately,” he stated, stressign Cambodia’s continued support for diplomatic solutions to ongoing regional conflicts.

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