Following escalating tensions that have resulted in significant casualties, former President Donald Trump has reached out to Thailand and Cambodia in a bid to facilitate peace negotiations.
Trump Urges Thailand and Cambodia to Cease Hostilities Amid Border Tensions
Trump Urges Thailand and Cambodia to Cease Hostilities Amid Border Tensions
In a strategic move, Trump engages both Asian nations for an urgent ceasefire.
On Saturday, Trump announced via Truth Social that he had interacted with the leaders of both nations, advocating for an immediate ceasefire in the wake of recent border clashes. This statement came during a private visit to his golf resort in Scotland. Trump expressed optimism that both countries would swiftly convene to negotiate peace and highlighted that trade discussions would resume only after the conflict ceased.
The ongoing violence has claimed at least 33 lives, with thousands displaced since clashes erupted on July 24. Trump's involvement arrives just a week ahead of impending tariffs set to impact goods imported from both countries, with a 36% tax threshold looming if no agreement is brokered.
Earlier on Saturday, Cambodian officials emphasized the need for an immediate cessation of hostilities. Thailand’s foreign minister echoed these sentiments, stressing the necessity for authentic commitment from Cambodia to end the conflict before talks could advance. Trump conveyed that he had spoken with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thailand's acting Prime Minister, Phumtham Wechayachai, and expressed hope for resolving trade agreements once peace is established.
Amid rising tensions and a call for peace, the world watches closely as diplomatic efforts unfold.
The ongoing violence has claimed at least 33 lives, with thousands displaced since clashes erupted on July 24. Trump's involvement arrives just a week ahead of impending tariffs set to impact goods imported from both countries, with a 36% tax threshold looming if no agreement is brokered.
Earlier on Saturday, Cambodian officials emphasized the need for an immediate cessation of hostilities. Thailand’s foreign minister echoed these sentiments, stressing the necessity for authentic commitment from Cambodia to end the conflict before talks could advance. Trump conveyed that he had spoken with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thailand's acting Prime Minister, Phumtham Wechayachai, and expressed hope for resolving trade agreements once peace is established.
Amid rising tensions and a call for peace, the world watches closely as diplomatic efforts unfold.
