Rubio announces US role in truce following Kuala Lumpur talks; UN welcomes agreement after July border clashes.
US Secretary Marco Rubio announced on August 7 that the United States helped broker a ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand. The agreement was finalized during a four-day General Border Committee meeting in Kuala Lumpur, hosted by Malaysia. Thai and Cambodian defense ministers attended, with observers from the US, China, and Malaysia present.
The ceasefire talks culminated on Thursday after border clashes erupted on July 24, when Cambodian troops allegedly shelled Thai civilian areas, triggering Thai airstrikes. Malaysia mediated an initial truce on July 28, paving the way for this week’s formal negotiations.
Rubio credited President Trump’s leadership in a social media post:
"Thanks to @POTUS’s leadership, the United States helped broker a ceasefire arrangement... We look forward to supporting Malaysia, ASEAN, and both countries."
US Ambassador Edgard Kagan reinforced the commitment: "We want this ceasefire to hold. We want a durable peace."
UN Secretary-General António Guterres welcomed the deal as a "positive step" to ease tensions. The agreement aims to halt violence that displaced civilians and threatened regional stability.
Cambodia and Thailand share a historically contested border near the Preah Vihear temple. The July clashes marked the deadliest escalation in years, lasting five days before Malaysia’s initial mediation. Both nations accused each other of violating the prior truce.
The ceasefire holds immediate effect, with the US and ASEAN pledging ongoing support. Malaysia will continue monitoring compliance. While the deal reduces short-term hostilities, observers emphasize long-term border negotiations remain critical for sustained peace.
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