Cambodia -Thailand ceasefire: Donald Trump took credit; Declare himself to be ‘President of Peace’

In a post on Truth Social, US President Donald Trump claimed personal credit for a ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand, called it a major diplomatic achievement and announced, “I am proud to be the President of peace!”Trump wrote on Monday, “Just spoke to the acting Prime Minister of Thailand and Prime Minister of Cambodia.” “I am happy to announce that after the participation of President Donald J. Trump, both countries have reached a ceasefire and peace. Best wishes to everyone! “He said, “By ending this war, we have saved the lives of thousands of people. I have instructed my business team to resume the business. I have now ended many wars in just six months – I am proud to be the President of peace”According to the news agency AFP, the ceasefire announcement killed at least 36 people after a five -day fierce battle with the disputed forest border between Thailand and Cambodia and displaced around 300,000 people. The Trus was officially declared officially in Kuala Lumpur after ASEAN block president Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thai acting Prime Minister Fummtham Vichachai agreed to “immediate and unconditional ceasefire” to be effective from Monday, local time on Monday, local time. The agreement was confirmed in a joint statement read by Anwar, who called it “an important first step for de-escation and restoration of peace and security”.Despite the formal announcement, according to the AFP, the sporadic battle in some border areas continued after the declaration of ceasefire. Cambodian authorities continued on Thailand in the early hours of Monday, while Thailand stated that clashes in at least three provinces.Trump had earlier warned the two countries that the US would not move forward with trade talks if the struggle was dragged. “We are coincidentally, currently working on business with both countries, but no one wants to make a deal … if they are fighting – and I have told them so!” He posted over the weekend.Trump compared the situation of the previous struggle between India and Pakistan, which he claimed to successfully resolve. “It reminds me of the conflict between Pakistan and India, which was brought in a successful stage,” he wrote.The President made separate calls with both Hun Manet and Fumm, urged them to agree to the immediate ceasefire. “After talking to both sides, ceasefire, peace and prosperity seem to be a natural. we will see soon! “He added to a separate post on truth social.US State Secretary Marco Rubio, while echoing the support for the ceasefire in a post on X, said, “The US declared the declaration of ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand in Kuala Lumpur today.” He also confirmed that the US State Department officials were on the ground to assist in talks in Malaysia.Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet publicly thanked Trump for his “decisive support”, “the Shanti deal was called” a foundation for future de-skeletions “.Decades of regional disputes between the two countries erupted again last week, there was a trade faults to trigger the latest violence with the two sides. The disputed region, ancient temples and dense forest houses have been a flashpoint for a long time.While the ceasefire has given temporary relief, military commanders from both sides have been scheduled to hold a meeting to discuss the next stages on Tuesday, followed by a cross -border committee meeting in Cambodia on August 4.For now, Trump has claimed a diplomatic victory and indicated that the way to trade re -engagement with the two countries is open.