BANGKOK, Thailand – Leaders from Cambodia and Thailand reached a ceasefire agreement on July 28 during a special meeting in Putrajaya, Malaysia, hosted by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in his capacity as ASEAN Chair. Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thailand’s Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai led their respective delegations in discussions aimed at de-escalating tensions along the border. The meeting included participation from the United States and China, both of which supported the peace efforts.
The ceasefire is scheduled to take effect at midnight on July 28. As part of the agreement, Thai and Cambodian regional military commanders will meet at 7:00 a.m. on July 29 to begin military-level coordination. This will involve Thailand’s 1st and 2nd Army Regions and Cambodia’s 4th and 5th Military Regions. Additional consultations, including with ASEAN defense attachés, may follow with mutual consent.
The parties also agreed to convene a General Border Committee (GBC) meeting on August 4, with Cambodia serving as host. Malaysia will coordinate the deployment of an observer team to monitor adherence to the ceasefire terms and is consulting other ASEAN member states to support the initiative. Direct communication lines between the Prime Ministers, Foreign Ministers, and Defense Ministers of Cambodia and Thailand will also be reactivated to support ongoing dialogue.
Officials from Malaysia, Cambodia, and Thailand have been tasked with jointly developing a monitoring and reporting mechanism to ensure the ceasefire holds and to lay the groundwork for long-term stability. The agreement reaffirms the participating countries’ adherence to international law and their commitment to resolving the conflict through peaceful means.
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet welcomed the progress, pointing to the ceasefire as a step toward restoring normalcy and ending the displacement of civilians. Acting Thai Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai reiterated Thailand’s intention to defend its sovereignty while seeking a peaceful resolution to the conflict. Both leaders expressed appreciation for the roles played by Malaysia, the United States, and China in facilitating the agreement and helping to ease tensions along the border. (NNT)
