A ceasefire agreement has finally been reached between Cambodia and Thailand, who have recently been involved in border disputes.
The US Department of State reaffirms its dedication to an effective ceasefire while encouraging both sides to adhere to the terms of the ceasefire agreement made Monday in Kuala Lumpur by Cambodia and Thailand.
“President Trump and I are committed to an immediate cessation of violence and expect the governments of Cambodia and Thailand to fully honor their commitments to end this conflict,” reads the statement issued by the US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio.
The tensions between Cambodia and Thailand escalated into armed conflict on July 24, 2025. So far, at least 32 individuals have reportedly lost their lives, and over 200,000 people displaced.
The conflict traces its origins to the Franco-Siamese treaty of 1907 between the Kingdom of Thailand and the French Third Republic, which governed Cambodia at the time.
Following its eventual independence, Cambodia was awarded Preah Vihear Temple by the International Court of Justice in 1962, while several other contested regions remain unresolved.