Phnom Penh/Bangkok, July 27 (NationPress) In a significant development, leaders from Thailand and Cambodia have decided to convene for ceasefire discussions following warnings issued by US President Donald Trump to both Prime Ministers.

Both Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and his Thai counterpart, Phumtham Wechayachai, issued statements confirming their commitment to the ceasefire talks.

These announcements arrived after President Trump cautioned both nations, indicating that ongoing border conflicts resulting in “deadly” clashes would hinder any potential trade agreements.

The Cambodian Prime Minister expressed gratitude to Trump, affirming that Cambodia supports the “proposal for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire between the two armed forces,” and noted that he had previously called for a ceasefire through the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

In contrast, Thailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a more measured statement, seeking “sincere intentions from the Cambodian side” and highlighting Thailand’s interest in initiating a bilateral dialogue aimed at implementing necessary measures for a ceasefire that could eventually resolve the conflict.

Reports indicate that Trump personally contacted both Prime Ministers to encourage them in his efforts to restore peace.

Taking to social media, Trump announced that the nations have agreed to meet. “They have agreed to immediately meet and quickly work out a ceasefire and, ultimately, PEACE!” he stated, emphasizing his ‘diplomatic’ initiatives for peace.

Trump further remarked, “They are also looking to get back to the ‘Trading Table’ with the United States, which we believe is inappropriate until the fighting STOPS.”

As reported by CNN, Trump sent letters to the leaders of both countries, warning them of a 36 percent increase on most of their exports to the US, effective August 1.

Officials have noted that both Thailand and Cambodia have offered significant benefits to the US in order to advance a trade agreement.

Disputes between the two countries date back over a century to when colonial France established the border.

The recent clashes that began on Thursday resulted in over 12 fatalities, numerous injuries, and the evacuation of over 150,000 civilians, according to officials.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged both nations to promptly agree to a ceasefire and to resolve their issues through dialogue, aiming for a lasting resolution to the conflict, as stated by Farhan Haq, the UN chief's deputy spokesperson.