KUALA LUMPUR, October 27 — A historic peace agreement between Thailand and Cambodia was signed today at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, officially ending months of deadly border clashes that have claimed more than 40 lives and displaced over 300,000 people.
The Kuala Lumpur Peace Accord was witnessed by Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who chairs Asean, and United States President Donald Trump, marking a major diplomatic milestone on the sidelines of the 47th Asean Summit.
Under the accord, both nations agreed to cease all hostilities and release 18 detained Cambodian soldiers, while Asean peace observers, including from Malaysia, will monitor the implementation of the truce.
Trump, who played a key role in mediating the ceasefire, hailed the deal as “an incredible achievement for humanity,” adding that it sets the stage for a safer and more prosperous Southeast Asia. Prime Minister Anwar commended Trump’s direct involvement and persistent diplomacy, saying, “The world needs leaders who promote peace with empathy and courage.”
The signing, brought forward following the death of Thailand’s Queen Mother Sirikit, marks the first major peace accord sealed under Malaysia’s 2025 Asean chairmanship and is expected to strengthen regional cooperation and trust among member states.
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