Thailand and Cambodia agree to ‘unconditional’ ceasefire
Thailand and Cambodia’s leaders agreed Monday to an “unconditional” ceasefire after five days of fighting that killed at least 36 people and forced tens of thousands to flee.
It was the worst fighting between the Southeast Asian neighbors in 13 years.
“Both Cambodia and Thailand reached a common understanding as follows: One, an immediate and unconditional ceasefire with effect from 24 hours local time, midnight on 28th July 2025, tonight,” Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has announced.
On Friday, the United Nations Security Council held an emergency meeting at the request of Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet. During the meeting, both expressed a willingness to resolve the conflict through peaceful means, with Cambodia calling for an unconditional ceasefire and Thailand urging the other side to “end hostilities and resume dialogue.”
Malaysia will also consult with fellow ASEAN Member States to participate in the observation effort, reflecting a regional commitment to supporting peace on the ground.
Malaysian Prime Minister also said that military and officials from both sides will hold meetings to defuse border tensions.
“The foreign and defense ministers of Malaysia, Cambodia, and Thailand have been instructed to “develop a detailed mechanism” to implement and monitor the ceasefire to ensure sustained peace. This mechanism will serve as a foundation for sustained peace and accountability.”
