Thailand, Cambodia agree to ‘immediate, unconditional’ ceasefire – Malaysia PM confirms
Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an “immediate and unconditional” ceasefire to halt ongoing deadly clashes along their shared border, Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced on Monday.
Speaking after hosting high-level talks in Putrajaya, Malaysia, Anwar, who currently chairs the ASEAN regional bloc, said both nations had reached a mutual understanding aimed at restoring peace and stability.
“An immediate and unconditional ceasefire with effect from midnight of 28 July,” Anwar said, reading from a joint statement signed by Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thailand’s acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai.
The two leaders, standing beside Anwar, shook hands at the conclusion of the press conference, signaling their commitment to the agreement.
Tensions between the two countries escalated last Thursday following a landmine explosion that injured five Thai soldiers near the border.
Each side has since accused the other of provoking the violence, which has reportedly claimed the lives of at least 35 people and displaced over 260,000 residents on both sides.
Hun Manet and Phumtham both praised the outcome of the meeting, expressing hope that the ceasefire would pave the way for lasting dialogue and stability in the region.
