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The Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, called on Cambodia and Thailand to finalize a ceasefire.
Guterres urged both nations to immediately agree to halt hostilities and to resolve their issues through dialogue in pursuit of a lasting solution, according to Farhan Haq, the UN deputy spokesperson, in a statement issued Saturday.
He expressed concern over ongoing armed clashes along the border since July 24, condemning the tragic loss of lives, injuries to civilians, and damage caused to homes and infrastructure on both sides. Guterres also reaffirmed the UN’s willingness to assist efforts aimed at peacefully resolving the conflict.
Meanwhile, former U.S. President Donald Trump claimed on his social media platform, Truth Social, that he has spoken with Cambodia’s Prime Minister and Thailand’s Acting Prime Minister, urging them for a ceasefire.
Trump stated that both countries desire immediate peace and that the U.S. is currently engaged in trade relations with both nations but is hesitant to proceed with any deals if conflict persists.
He added, “After speaking to both Parties, Ceasefire, Peace, and Prosperity seems to be natural. We will soon see.”
Following these developments, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet expressed Cambodia’s readiness for an “immediate and unconditional ceasefire” after his phone discussion with Trump.
Thailand responded to Trump’s call by saying it largely agrees with implementing a ceasefire but wants to see genuine efforts from Cambodia to ensure sincerity.
Despite these calls for peace, gunfire was still reported along the Thailand-Cambodia border early Sunday morning, according to Thai army sources cited by the National Broadcasting Services of Thailand.
