US President Donald Trump is set to attend the ceremonial signing of a peace agreement between Thailand and Cambodia at the upcoming Southeast Asian nations summit, according to Malaysia’s foreign minister.
In July, tensions between Thailand and Cambodia escalated into the most severe military clashes in decades, resulting in over 40 deaths and displacing around 300,000 people.
After five days of conflict, both nations agreed to a ceasefire, partly mediated by Trump, but have since accused each other of breaking the truce.
Donald Trump is eager to witness the signing of the Thailand-Cambodia peace deal, stated Mohamad Hasan during a press conference in Kuala Lumpur.
The US President plans to attend the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in Kuala Lumpur from October 26-28.
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet nominated Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize, praising his ‘innovative diplomacy’ for ending the clashes.
Last week, Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul revealed he received a letter from Trump expressing his desire to see the neighboring countries resolve their tensions.
