Cambodia and Thailand have agreed to an immediate and unconditional ceasefire following a high-level special meeting hosted and chaired by Malaysian Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim in Putrajaya, with the support and participation of key international stakeholders, including the United States and China.
In a joint press release issued this evening, the governments of Malaysia, Cambodia, and Thailand announced the breakthrough agreement to de-escalate the ongoing border conflict that has drawn regional and international concern.
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thailand’s Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai both attended the emergency meeting and confirmed their commitment to cease hostilities and restore peace between the two neighbouring nations.
According to the agreement, the ceasefire will take effect at midnight (24:00 local time) on July 28, 2025. This development marks a critical turning point in efforts to stabilise the border situation, which has displaced tens of thousands and drawn condemnation from the international community.
The United States, represented by President Donald J. Trump, played a mediating role. Trump was reportedly in direct contact with both leaders, urging restraint and encouraging diplomatic resolution. Meanwhile, China maintained close communication with all parties involved, including Malaysia, to promote peaceful dialogue and a return to normalcy.
“This joint effort underscores the importance of regional cooperation and multilateral diplomacy in resolving conflicts,” the statement read.
In addition to the ceasefire, both Cambodia and Thailand agreed to a series of follow-up actions including an informal meeting of regional military commanders—Thailand’s Regions 1 and 2 and Cambodia’s Regions 4 and 5—will take place at 07:00 on July 29, 2025.
This will be followed by a potential meeting involving ASEAN Defence Attachés, pending agreement from both sides.
A formal General Border Committee (GBC) meeting is scheduled for August 4, 2025, to be hosted by Cambodia.
As the current Chair of ASEAN, Malaysia has pledged to coordinate an observer team to verify the ceasefire’s implementation and consult other ASEAN members to contribute to this mission—emphasising the regional body’s collective responsibility in preserving peace and stability.
Furthermore, both countries agreed to resume direct communication channels between their prime ministers, foreign ministers, and defence ministers to ensure transparency and prevent future escalation.
The Foreign and Defence Ministers of the three participating countries—Malaysia, Cambodia, and Thailand—have also been tasked with developing a detailed mechanism for implementing, verifying, and reporting the ceasefire. This framework is expected to serve as the foundation for long-term peace and mutual accountability.