Will Trump Sign a 'Great Peace Deal' Between Cambodia and Thailand Upon Arrival in Malaysia?
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Key Takeaways
- Trump will oversee the signing of a peace deal.
- The deal aims to resolve tensions between Thailand and Cambodia.
- Thailand's Prime Minister postponed his trip due to the Queen Mother's passing.
- A ceasefire was brokered after deadly clashes in July.
- Demarcation of the border is a priority for both nations.
Washington, Oct 26 (NationPress) US President Donald Trump has declared his intention to oversee the signing of a historic peace agreement between Thailand and Cambodia upon his arrival in Malaysia this Sunday for the ASEAN summit in the Southeast Asian region.
Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, who requested the signing to be expedited due to the passing of the Kingdom's queen mother, will be present "when we land," Trump stated late Saturday night in a post on his Truth Social platform while aboard Air Force One.
"I am en route to Malaysia, where I will endorse the great Peace Deal that I proudly brokered between Cambodia and Thailand."
"It is with sorrow that I acknowledge the recent passing of the Queen Mother of Thailand. My heartfelt condolences go out to the esteemed people of Thailand. I look forward to meeting their remarkable Prime Minister upon our arrival. To ensure all parties are accommodated for this significant event, we will proceed with the signing of the Peace Deal immediately upon landing. See you soon! President DJT," Trump shared on Truth Social.
On Saturday, Thailand's Prime Minister postponed his trip to the ASEAN leaders' summit in Malaysia following the Queen Mother's demise, yet he expressed his eagerness to finalize a peace agreement with Cambodia, which will be officiated by US President Trump.
"I have canceled my Malaysia trip today; however, regarding the peace agreement with Cambodia alongside the Prime Minister of Malaysia and President Trump, I have requested to reschedule it for tomorrow morning instead," Anutin informed reporters during a local television broadcast.
The late Queen Sirikit, mother of the current King Vajiralongkorn and spouse of the nation's longest-reigning monarch, passed away on October 24 at the age of 93, as reported by the royal palace.
Trump will participate in the ceremonial signing of this peace accord between Thailand and Cambodia during the forthcoming summit of Southeast Asian nations, as stated by Malaysia's Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan last week.
Recent tensions between Thailand and Cambodia escalated in July, resulting in the deadliest military confrontations in decades, claiming over 40 lives and displacing around 300,000 individuals.
A ceasefire was brokered in part by Trump after five days of conflict, although both sides have since exchanged accusations of violating the truce.
The royal family in Thailand is greatly revered, regarded by many as semi-divine figures, and enjoys extensive media coverage, with gold-adorned portraits displayed in public areas and private residences across the nation.
On October 23, Thailand and Cambodia agreed to accelerate the process of demarcating their shared border following a two-day special meeting of the Joint Commission held in Chanthaburi, Thailand.
A joint statement was issued after the Cambodia-Thai Joint Commission on Demarcation for the Land Boundary (JBC) convened on October 21-22, reaching several crucial agreements aimed at expediting the land demarcation process, according to local media reports from both nations.