Trump Says Thailand, Cambodia Agree to Halt Fighting

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (Dec. 12, 2025) — President Donald J. Trump said Friday he held “very good” conversations with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, and that both leaders agreed to cease hostilities and return to a peace accord brokered earlier with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

Trump said a roadside bomb that killed and wounded Thai soldiers was accidental but triggered strong retaliation. He added that both countries are prepared to pursue peace and continue trade with the United States.

“It is my honor to work with Prime Minister Anutin and Prime Minister Hun in resolving what could have evolved into a major war,” Trump said, thanking Anwar for his assistance.

Hun Manet said he spoke with Anwar on Dec. 11 and with Trump on Dec. 12 to secure a ceasefire and resume implementation of the Kuala Lumpur Joint Declaration.

He urged U.S. or Malaysian agencies to review satellite imagery from the Dec. 7 incident to determine which side fired first, pledging Cambodia’s full cooperation.

Anwar confirmed he discussed the conflict with Trump and said Malaysia has urged both sides to exercise restraint and return to dialogue through bilateral and ASEAN channels.

As ASEAN chair, he said Malaysia will convene a special meeting of foreign ministers to support de‑escalation and protect civilians, praising U.S. engagement with ASEAN and the confidence placed in Malaysia’s leadership.