US Ambassador confirms Washington’s commitment to full implementation of Kuala Lumpur Peace Accord between Thailand and Cambodia.
KUALA LUMPUR: The United States is working to deepen its engagement with parties in the Kuala Lumpur Peace Accord between Thailand and Cambodia.
Washington’s efforts aim to strengthen cooperation and promote the peaceful resolution of differences.
US Ambassador to Malaysia Edgard D Kagan emphasised that Washington’s efforts focus on ensuring full implementation of the agreement terms.
“We’ve made it very clear to both sides, we expect them to fully implement the terms of the agreement,” he told Bernama after appearing as guest on a Bernama TV programme.
He encouraged both countries to resolve differences peacefully and prevent future conflicts.
Cambodia and Thailand signed the Kuala Lumpur Peace Accord during the 47th ASEAN Summit on October 27.
This historic ceasefire agreement was brokered by Malaysia and facilitated by the United States.
The agreement officially ended Cambodian-Thai hostility along their disputed border.
It paves the way for solidifying long-term peace efforts and fostering mutual trust between both countries.
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thai counterpart Anutin Charnvirakul signed the agreement.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and US President Donald Trump signed as witnesses.
Kagan said this agreement highlighted US collaborative efforts with Malaysia to address regional conflicts.
It also strengthens economic partnerships between the United States and Malaysia.
“We had a US negotiating team that was here having repeated discussions with the Thai and the Cambodians as well as Malaysian counterparts,” he noted.
He described an incredibly close partnership between the United States and Malaysia during negotiations.
Kagan found the cooperation eye-opening for both sides involved in the process.
Cambodia and Thailand have long disputed their 817-kilometre shared border.
Recent tensions flared into a military confrontation on July 24 this year.
Following intervention by Anwar as ASEAN Chair, Malaysia hosted a meeting in Putrajaya.
The meeting between Manet and then Thai acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai occurred on July 28.
This diplomatic intervention led to a breakthrough that eased border tensions between both neighbours. – Bernama
