The agreement aims to end the border conflict that escalated in July. As a consequence of five-day armed clashes, at least 48 people were killed and hundreds of thousands had to leave their homes.
Donald Trump: We did what people thought was impossible
Trump assumes a key function in averting the crisis, convincing that the first ceasefire was negotiated after his threat of stopping trade agreements.
Thailand and Cambodia concluded an "unconditional" ceasefire under the auspices of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on 28 July. Since then, however, both parties have repeatedly accused themselves of breaking their findings.
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What agreement was signed in Kuala Lumpur?
Who was present erstwhile the agreement was signed?
What did Donald Trump say about his function in the negotiations?
What trade agreements did the United States have with Cambodia and Thailand?
— This is exciting, due to the fact that we did something that many people thought was impossible," Trump said during the ceremony. In his distinctive style, he added that mediation was his passion. - I love doing that. This is something I am good at, he said.
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet thanked Trump for his "strong leadership" and "untiring efforts" for peace. In turn, its Thai counterpart announced concrete action to implement this agreement.
— shortly the removal of arms (from military positions to date) and the release of prisoners of war will begin, says Charnvirakul, adding that the agreement will supply the "founds of lasting peace" if full implemented. He stressed that peacekeeping would be ensured by observers from the countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Peace Agreement or “Peace Agreement”?
The BBC station draws attention to the various names of the paper adopted. Representatives of Thailand stressed during the press conferences that they signed a "common declaration concerning relations between Thailand and Cambodia" and did not call it a peace agreement. However, Trump's speech referred to "a peace agreement with Kuala Lumpur". A akin inscription appeared on Sunday on a commemorative board, visible at the gathering place of the leaders.
During the same ceremony, the US signed a common trade agreement with Cambodia and an agreement on critical minerals with Thailand.
Donald Trump visiting Asia
A visit to Kuala Lumpur is the first halt during Trump's Asian voyage, which will besides include Japan and South Korea.
The conflict over the 800 km line between Thailand and Cambodia, set in 1907, has lasted for more than a century. Its origin was an agreement concluded in the early 20th century between Siam (the erstwhile name of Thailand) — then the only state in Southeast Asia that was not colonized — and colonial France. Border lines were then designated. In later years they were contested by Thailand.
While visiting Asia Trump is gathering with China leader Xi Jinping. He besides did not regulation out talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, whom he met 3 times during his first term.
