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Thailand and Cambodia thank Trump for mediation, but shelling continues Thailand and Cambodia agree to talks in Malaysia after four days of fighting
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Cambodian forces near the disputed area with ThailandCambodian forces near the disputed area with Thailand
Donald Trump said on Saturday that he had called the leaders of Cambodia and Thailand, pressing them for an immediate ceasefire following border clashes. Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to hold talks in Malaysia on Monday in an attempt to negotiate an end to a conflict that has lasted four days.
At the beginning of a private visit to his Scottish golf courses, the US president wrote on Truth Social that both nations "have agreed to immediately meet and quickly work out a Ceasefire and, ultimately, PEACE!" Thailand said on Sunday a delegation led by acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai would attend, after US President Donald Trump called the leaders of both countries on Saturday to press for an immediate ceasefire.
Both countries thanked him for his concern and efforts, though shelling continued overnight. Cambodia has accepted his request for a ceasefire, while Thailand stressed the need for a dialogue between the two countries. The Thai government said it had been told by Malaysia that Cambodian Prime Minister Hum Manet would also attend.
State media in Malaysia reported that both sides would come to the country on Monday to discuss the conflict. At least 33 soldiers and civilians have been killed while thousands of Thai and Cambodian nationals have been displaced since border fighting broke out on 24 July.
When asked about the Malaysian report, the Thai foreign ministry said it initiated discussion after Trump's intervention. At the beginning of a private visit to his Scottish golf courses, Trump wrote on Truth Social that both nations "have agreed to immediately meet and quickly work out a Ceasefire and, ultimately, PEACE!"
The response from the prime ministers of Thailand and Cambodia to Trump's phone calls was, yet neither immediately changed its position. Both countries thanked him for his concern and efforts, though shelling continued overnight into Sunday. Cambodia accepted his request for a ceasefire, while Thailand stressed the need for a dialogue between the two countries.
Why are Thailand and Cambodia fighting at the border?Why are Thailand and Cambodia fighting at the border?
Cambodia had already proposed a ceasefire; its military is weaker than Thailand's and it has been losing ground and equipment to the Thai artillery bombardments and air strikes.Cambodia had already proposed a ceasefire; its military is weaker than Thailand's and it has been losing ground and equipment to the Thai artillery bombardments and air strikes.
"I made it clear to [Trump] that Cambodia agreed with the proposal for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire between the two armed forces," Cambodian PM Hun Manet said after the phone call, adding that Trump's mediation "will truly help protect the lives of many soldiers and civilians". "I made it clear to [Trump] that Cambodia agreed with the proposal for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire between the two armed forces," Manet said after the phone call, adding that Trump's mediation "will truly help protect the lives of many soldiers and civilians".
On the other hand, Thailand says it is willing to consider a ceasefire, but is sticking to its previous demand that dialogue with Cambodia must come first.On the other hand, Thailand says it is willing to consider a ceasefire, but is sticking to its previous demand that dialogue with Cambodia must come first.
Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai "thanked President Trump for his concern and expressed that Thailand agrees in principle to have a ceasefire in place. However, Thailand would like to see sincere intention from the Cambodian side," the Thai foreign ministry said in a statement. Wechayachai "thanked President Trump for his concern and expressed that Thailand agrees in principle to have a ceasefire in place. However, Thailand would like to see sincere intention from the Cambodian side," the Thai foreign ministry said in a statement.
At least 33 soldiers and civilians have been killed while thousands of Thai and Cambodian nationals have been displaced since fighting broke out on 24 July.At least 33 soldiers and civilians have been killed while thousands of Thai and Cambodian nationals have been displaced since fighting broke out on 24 July.
No peace, no trade talksNo peace, no trade talks
Trump said that he looked forward to resuming trade talks with Cambodia and Thailand though it wasn't appropriate to hold discussions until the "fighting STOPS".Trump said that he looked forward to resuming trade talks with Cambodia and Thailand though it wasn't appropriate to hold discussions until the "fighting STOPS".
He has intervened a week before US tariffs on Cambodia and Thailand are due to come into force.He has intervened a week before US tariffs on Cambodia and Thailand are due to come into force.
From 1 August, businesses in the US shipping in goods from Thailand or Cambodia will have to pay a 36% tax unless an agreement can be reached before then.From 1 August, businesses in the US shipping in goods from Thailand or Cambodia will have to pay a 36% tax unless an agreement can be reached before then.
It is not clear how Trump has become involved in the situation, given that just a day ago Thailand's foreign minister Maris Sangiampongsa said: "I don't think we need any mediation from a third country yet."It is not clear how Trump has become involved in the situation, given that just a day ago Thailand's foreign minister Maris Sangiampongsa said: "I don't think we need any mediation from a third country yet."
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim had previously offered to facilitate talks between Thailand and Cambodia.Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim had previously offered to facilitate talks between Thailand and Cambodia.
Earlier on Saturday, Cambodia had already called for "immediate" ceasefire with Thailand and a peaceful resolution to the dispute.Earlier on Saturday, Cambodia had already called for "immediate" ceasefire with Thailand and a peaceful resolution to the dispute.
After teeing off at his luxury resort Trump Turnberry in South Ayrshire, the US president said that he had spoken to Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Phumtham.After teeing off at his luxury resort Trump Turnberry in South Ayrshire, the US president said that he had spoken to Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Phumtham.
"When all is done, and peace is at hand, I look forward to concluding our Trading Agreements with both!" Trump wrote."When all is done, and peace is at hand, I look forward to concluding our Trading Agreements with both!" Trump wrote.
Thailand and Cambodia have each accused the other of firing first in this latest clash.Thailand and Cambodia have each accused the other of firing first in this latest clash.
Thailand claims fighting began when Cambodia's military deployed drones to conduct surveillance of Thai troops near the border.Thailand claims fighting began when Cambodia's military deployed drones to conduct surveillance of Thai troops near the border.
Cambodia alleges that Thai soldiers violated a prior agreement by advancing on a Khmer-Hindu temple.Cambodia alleges that Thai soldiers violated a prior agreement by advancing on a Khmer-Hindu temple.
The dispute between the two countries dates back more than a century, when the borders of the two nations were drawn after the French occupation of Cambodia.The dispute between the two countries dates back more than a century, when the borders of the two nations were drawn after the French occupation of Cambodia.