Mr. Trump continues to mediate Cambodia - Thailand tensions

(CLO) US President Donald Trump has called the leaders of Cambodia and Thailand to ease tensions that have recently flared up again between the two countries.

In a statement on November 14, the White House said: "President Trump has had phone calls with Thailand and Cambodia in an effort to mediate the recent conflict. He has also reached out to Malaysia to support an end to the violence."

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim later confirmed the exchange with the US leader. Mr. Anwar emphasized: "Cambodia and Thailand have withdrawn their military forces from the border, in line with the approach agreed under the Kuala Lumpur peace agreement."

The parties signed the peace agreement under the witness of President Trump on October 26. Screenshot.

"I welcome the active role of President Trump, who has also been in contact with the Prime Ministers of Cambodia and Thailand to ensure that any differences are resolved in an orderly manner, thereby maintaining stability and harmony in the region," the Malaysian Prime Minister said.

In a related development, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim also informed that he had a discussion with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, offering to play a mediating role to restore the peace agreement. "The two leaders responded positively and reaffirmed their commitment to finding a peaceful solution," he said.

The border clash broke out on the night of November 12, with both sides accusing the other of opening fire first. Cambodia confirmed one person was killed and three were injured, while Thailand reported no casualties.

The tension stems from Bangkok's announcement to suspend a peace agreement with Phnom Penh, accusing its neighbor of planting new landmines in the border area that injured four Thai soldiers. Cambodia denied the information, saying the mines were leftover from previous conflicts.

Notably, Cambodia and Thailand signed a peace agreement in Kuala Lumpur on October 26, witnessed by President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Anwar, to resolve the five-day conflict in July.

The border dispute between Cambodia and Thailand stretches back more than a century. Fighting erupted in July after Bangkok accused Phnom Penh of planting landmines that injured Thai soldiers.

Source: https://congluan.vn/ong-trump-tiep-tuc-hoa-giai-cang-thang-campuchia-thai-lan-10317883.html