US President Donald Trump and China on Sunday welcomed a ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia following weeks of deadly border clashes, as officials from both countries prepared to begin talks in southwestern China. The truce aims to halt violence that killed dozens and displaced more than a million civilians along the contested frontier.
Trump praised the leaders of both countries for reaching what he described as a swift and fair agreement. Writing on his Truth Social platform, he called the outcome “fast and decisive” and said Washington felt proud to assist mediation efforts alongside China and Malaysia. Trump also claimed credit for earlier diplomatic initiatives, despite a previous truce collapsing earlier this month when fighting resumed.
Trump Highlights US Role in Conflict Resolution
Ahead of a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Trump highlighted what he described as America’s expanding role in resolving global conflicts. He said the United States had stepped up where international institutions failed, adding that the United Nations needed to become more active in promoting world peace.
China Backs Ceasefire, Urges Lasting Peace
China also congratulated Cambodia and Thailand on reaching the ceasefire agreement, which both sides announced on Saturday. Under the deal, the two countries committed to halting military operations, freezing troop movements, and allowing displaced civilians to return home as soon as conditions permit.
China’s top diplomat Wang Yi told Cambodian Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn that the ceasefire marked the beginning of rebuilding peace. According to Beijing’s foreign ministry, Wang urged both sides to proceed gradually toward a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire while restoring mutual trust.
Heavy Toll of Border Fighting
The recent fighting spread across nearly every border province on both sides during three weeks of clashes. Official figures reported at least 47 deaths and the displacement of more than one million people, underscoring the urgency of sustained diplomacy and regional cooperation.
