Manet noted in his message, published on his official accounts, his personal gratitude and the gratitude of the Cambodian people for Trump’s role in restoring peace on the border between Cambodia and Thailand. The Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister had earlier stated that his country intends to nominate Trump for his role in calming the armed conflict between the two countries.
The escalation of the border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia turned into an armed confrontation on July 24. After clashes in the border area, both sides exchanged artillery fire, with Cambodia using Grad multiple rocket launcher systems, including against civilian targets in Thailand, while Thailand conducted an air raid on Cambodian military sites. Both sides reported casualties, including civilians.
On July 27, US President Donald Trump stated that America cannot negotiate tariffs with countries experiencing armed conflicts and called on Thailand and Cambodia to immediately enter negotiations for a ceasefire. On August 7, the two countries signed a formal agreement to implement a ceasefire following an extraordinary meeting of the bilateral border committee.
Last Monday, Thailand and Cambodia announced their agreement to an immediate ceasefire following a meeting between Thai Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechaichai and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet, mediated by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in Kuala Lumpur.
On August 7, the two countries signed official documents on the ceasefire and an agreement regarding its implementation following an extraordinary meeting of the bilateral border committee.
