President Donald Trump announced Monday that Thailand and Cambodia have reached a ceasefire agreement, ending a conflict that has displaced over 260,000 people. The deal, which was brokered through trade negotiations, comes after Trump urged the Southeast Asian nations to stop fighting, stating the U.S. would not engage in trade with them until peace was restored. The conflict began after a land mine explosion along the Thai-Cambodian border wounded five Thai soldiers, with both sides blaming each other for the violence, which has resulted in at least 35 fatalities. Trump emphasized that the U.S. would not engage in trade with the Southeast Asian countries until the fighting ceased, and he praised the agreement as a significant step towards peace. The agreement is expected to pave the way for further diplomatic efforts to ensure long-term stability in the region.
As part of the ceasefire deal, military commanders from both sides will begin to hold talks Tuesday to defuse tensions while Cambodia will host a border committee meeting on Aug. 4, according to Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. He added that the foreign and defense ministers of Malaysia, Cambodia, and Thailand have also been instructed to