UN, Trump Call for Cambodia-Thailand Peace
(MENAFN) United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and U.S. President Donald Trump issued urgent calls on Saturday for Cambodia and Thailand to halt escalating border violence and commit to a ceasefire.
Guterres is calling for "an immediate ceasefire" and urging both nations to resolve their differences through dialogue aimed at a sustainable resolution, according to a statement from his deputy spokesperson, Farhan Haq.
Haq emphasized that the Secretary-General “is deeply concerned about the continuation of armed clashes at the border between Cambodia and Thailand since 24 July.”
He continued, “The Secretary-General condemns the tragic and unnecessary loss of lives, injuries to civilians and the damage to homes and infrastructure on both sides.” Haq added that Guterres “remains available to assist in any efforts towards a peaceful resolution of the dispute.”
Over on his Truth Social platform, Trump stated Saturday that he had personally spoken with both the Cambodian Prime Minister and Thailand’s Acting Prime Minister, urging them to end hostilities.
Trump stated that both nations are seeking an immediate ceasefire and a path to peace.
He further noted that while the U.S. is engaged in trade discussions with Cambodia and Thailand, he is unwilling to finalize any deals as long as conflict continues.
“After speaking to both Parties, Ceasefire, Peace, and Prosperity seems to be a natural. We will soon see,” Trump stated.
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet responded Sunday, reaffirming Cambodia’s readiness to implement an “immediate and unconditional ceasefire” following his phone conversation with Trump.
Thailand issued its own statement later that day, expressing agreement “in principle” with the ceasefire proposal. However, Thai officials stressed the need for clear and sincere intent from the Cambodian side.
Despite diplomatic outreach, fighting persisted into early Sunday. Media, citing military sources, reported continued gunfire near the Thai-Cambodian border.
The border conflict erupted Thursday, with both nations trading accusations of violating international law. In response, the UN Security Council convened a closed-door emergency meeting Friday afternoon at the request of Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet.
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