Kuala lumpur: The Prime Minister co-signed a statement on the results of the meeting between the Prime Ministers of Thailand and Cambodia, marking an important step towards peace with Cambodia.
According to Thai News Agency, the signing took place at the KLCC Convention Center where Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior of Thailand, and his Cambodian counterpart formalized the outcomes of their discussions. The signing ceremony was witnessed by the Honorable Donald J. Trump, President of the United States, and Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia, drawing significant attention from international media.
The U.S. President expressed condolences over the passing of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, and praised the Prime Ministers for their commitment to negotiations and the immediate termination of the ceasefire to reduce the loss of life. He also thanked the Malaysian Prime Minister for mediating the discussions.
The Thai Prime Minister declared this agreement as a new chapter in Thailand-Cambodia relations, emphasizing a concrete step towards peace. He expressed gratitude to the Malaysian Prime Minister for his role as ASEAN Chair and thanked the U.S. President for promoting peace between the two countries. This development follows the initial ceasefire agreement made in Malaysia on July 28, 2025. Ongoing discussions have culminated in today's significant joint statement.
The Prime Minister also acknowledged the U.S. President's condolences on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, highlighting the profound impact on the Thai people.
Reaffirming Thailand's commitment to peace, the Prime Minister stated that the joint statement reflects efforts to peacefully resolve differences. The full implementation of this statement is seen as a foundation for lasting peace and normalization of relations. Border communities have suffered due to conflict, and this agreement aims to address those issues by beginning the withdrawal of heavy weapons from the border and starting the process of releasing 18 detained Cambodian soldiers.
Emphasizing the need for action, the Prime Minister urged that the agreement be put into practice to change the course of history and achieve true peace.
In conclusion, the Prime Minister called on friendly countries to support the comprehensive implementation of the statement to restore stability and cooperation in the region.
Additionally, a Joint Statement on a Framework for a US-Thailand Agreement on Reciprocal Trade was announced, aiming to conclude tariff negotiations by year-end. An MOU on critical minerals cooperation was signed to enhance supply chain resilience.
The Thai delegation included key ministers and officials, underscoring the importance of these discussions for Thailand's future relations and regional stability.