Ceasefire Agreement Between Cambodia and Thailand

The leaders of Cambodia and Thailand agreed to a ceasefire effective from midnight, aiming to conclude their most deadly conflict in over a decade following five days of intense fighting.

Details of the Ceasefire Agreement

• Amid an international effort to quell the conflict, the Thai and Cambodian leaders held talks in Malaysia, hosted by its Prime Minister, the current chair of the ASEAN regional bloc.
• The ceasefire is described as "immediate and unconditional", who facilitated the discussions.
• Both nations accuse each other of initiating the recent hostilities, which escalated to heavy artillery and Thai air strikes along their 817-km (508-mile) land border.

International Involvement

• China and the United States offered to assist in negotiations.
• U.S. President communicated with both leaders, emphasizing the cessation of conflict and warning against the conclusion of trade deals.