US President Donald Trump has appealed for stability between Thailand and Cambodia after new border clashes threatened to unravel their October ceasefire. The White House confirmed Friday that Trump contacted both nations seeking a renewed commitment to peace.
The truce was signed on October 26 during Trump’s Asia tour and was highlighted by the president as a diplomatic win. Yet Thailand suspended its involvement after a landmine blast left its troops injured.
Midweek, both sides accused one another of breaching the truce with fresh gunfire. Cambodia reported that a civilian had been killed, increasing pressure on mediators to avert further conflict.
Malaysia — acting as broker — also participated in Trump’s follow-up discussions. Kuala Lumpur’s role has been crucial since the earliest stages of negotiation.
The century-old dispute over the border has frequently erupted into violence. Earlier this year, a brief but intense conflict killed 43 people and displaced nearly 300,000 residents, emphasizing the urgency of sustained diplomatic engagement.