Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to hold talks in Malaysia on Monday to end their four -day border struggle. The consent has been made after US President Donald Trump’s call to pressurize the leaders of the two countries for immediate ceasefire.
Following the intervention made by Trump on Saturday, Thailand on Sunday confirmed that a delegation led by acting Prime Minister Fumham Vachayachai would be involved in dialogue. The Thai government said that Malaysia has informed them that Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet will also participate in this meeting.
In the fightLoss of life and property
At least 33 soldiers and citizens have been killed in this battle that started on the border on 24 July, while thousands of Thai and Cambodian citizens have been displaced. This human crisis is further increasing tension between the two countries.
Trump’s intervention and countries’ reaction
At the beginning of a private tour of his Scottish golf course, President Trump wrote on Truth Social that the two countries ‘have agreed to meet immediately and finally establish peace!’
The two countries thanked him for his anxiety and efforts, although shelling continued from Sunday night to Monday morning. Cambodia accepted his request to the ceasefire, while Thailand emphasized the need for talks between the two countries.
What is the reason for the struggle on the border?
The border between Thailand and Cambodia has long been stressed, which is often associated with regional claims and historical disputes. Cambodia had already proposed a ceasefire; His army is weak compared to Thailand and is losing land and equipment in Thai artillery bombing and air strikes.
Prime Minister Maanet said after the phone call, ‘I [ट्रंप] It has been clarified that Cambodia agrees with the immediate and unconditional ceasefire proposal between the two armed forces. ‘ He further stated that Trump’s mediation will actually be helpful in protecting the lives of many soldiers and citizens’.
On the other hand, Thailand says he is willing to consider the ceasefire, but is adamant on his previous demand that the conversation with Cambodia should be first.
The Thai Foreign Ministry said in a statement, ‘Vachaichai thanked President Trump for his concern and said that Thailand agreed theoretically to the ceasefire. However, Thailand would like to see honest intentions from the Cambodian side.