KUALA LUMPUR: Observers from ASEAN countries including Malaysia will be deployed under the peace deal signed by Cambodia and Thailand today.
United States President Donald Trump confirmed the deployment before witnessing the signing of the Cambodia-Thailand peace agreement.
He expressed confidence that the peace would prevail and endure through this monitoring mechanism.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim also attended the signing ceremony at the 47th ASEAN Summit.
The agreement known as the KL Peace Accord was signed by Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet.
Trump stated that Thailand and Cambodia agreed to cease all hostilities under the peace deal.
Both nations committed to building good neighbourly relationships through this agreement.
The United States President announced that 18 Cambodian prisoners of war will be released as part of the accord.
Trump expressed pride in helping settle the conflict and forging a prosperous future for the region.
The peace deal represents a milestone in ASEAN’s regional diplomacy efforts.
This agreement reflects ASEAN’s commitment to conflict prevention and regional stability.
Malaysia’s 2025 ASEAN Chairmanship focuses on inclusivity and sustainability themes.
Thailand and Cambodia have disputed their 817-kilometre border for many years.
Recent tensions escalated into a military confrontation on July 24 this year.
Prime Minister Anwar hosted a crucial meeting between the Cambodian and Thai leaders on July 28.
That meeting successfully defused tensions along the shared border between both countries.
The resulting ceasefire prevented broader military escalation in the region.
Thousands of civilians were protected through this diplomatic achievement.
Trump noted ongoing conflicts in Gaza, Pakistan and Afghanistan during his remarks.
He expressed willingness to devote time to help resolve these international crises.
The US President emphasized the importance of saving millions of lives through peace efforts.
Trump arrived in Malaysia on Sunday to attend the 47th ASEAN Summit.
This visit marks the first by a US President to Malaysia in ten years.
He becomes the third US president to visit Malaysia after Lyndon B. Johnson and Barack Obama.
The ASEAN Summit is being held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre from October 26 to 28. – Bernama
