Under Trump’s Aegis, Cambodia and Thailand Agree to Resolve Border Dispute

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 4 min read 100% complete by Sui-Lee WeeOctober 26, 2025 at 12:50 PM

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President Trump facilitated an agreement between Cambodia and Thailand to resolve their longstanding border dispute during an ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday. The deal, termed "the Kuala Lumpur peace accords," includes commitments from both nations to withdraw heavy weapons from the border and for Thailand to repatriate 18 Cambodian prisoners of war. Although described as a significant step toward peace, the agreement does not resolve key issues such as defining the disputed border. At least 40 people were killed in recent clashes that erupted on July 24 before Mr. Trump intervened to mediate an end to hostilities.

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Cambodia

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