Putrajaya: Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an immediate and unconditional ceasefire to end their deadliest border conflict in over a decade, following peace talks mediated by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
At a press conference late Monday night, Prime Minister Ibrahim confirmed that the ceasefire would take effect from midnight local time on July 28, following an agreement reached between Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thailand’s acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai during high-level talks held at the Malaysian leader’s official residence in Putrajaya.
“Both Cambodia and Thailand reached a common understanding as follows: One, an immediate and unconditional ceasefire with effect from midnight tonight. This is a vital first step toward de-escalation and the restoration of peace and security,” Anwar said.
Alhamdulillah, dua negara sahabat ASEAN, Thailand dan Kemboja bersetuju menamatkan persengketaan melalui pelaksanaan gencatan senjata bermula tengah malam ini.
Malaysia, selaku Pengerusi ASEAN, menerima amanah besar bersama rakan-rakan lain untuk memantau pelaksanaan dan… pic.twitter.com/w2lLMeetm3
— Anwar Ibrahim (@anwaribrahim) July 28, 2025
The historic agreement was achieved with Malaysia’s mediation and the presence of international observers, including ambassadors from the United States and China.
Prime Minister Hun Manet expressed his gratitude to Anwar Ibrahim for his role, and also thanked US President Donald Trump and the Chinese government for their involvement in the mediation effort.
Calling the discussions ‘a very good meeting, Hun Manet voiced optimism for a lasting peace. He noted that an estimated 300,000 people have been displaced on both sides of the border due to recent hostilities. “We must stop the fighting immediately,” he urged.
“Just spoke to the Acting Prime Minister of Thailand and Prime Minister of Cambodia. I am pleased to announce that, after the involvement of President Donald J. Trump, both Countries have reached a CEASEFIRE and PEACE… I am proud to be the President of PEACE!” – President Trump pic.twitter.com/ecyQMqWN4g
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) July 28, 2025
His Thai counterpart, Phumtham Wechayachai, reiterated Thailand’s commitment to peace, stating the agreement was reached in good faith and marked a critical turning point in bilateral relations.
As part of the de-escalation efforts, military commanders from both nations will meet on Tuesday morning for an informal dialogue. This will be followed by a more formal gathering of defense attachés, chaired by the current ASEAN chair, on August 4.
Thailand and Cambodia have a long-standing dispute over several undemarcated stretches along their 817-kilometre shared border, particularly over the ownership of historic Hindu temples, including Ta Moan Thom and the 11th-century Preah Vihear temple.
