Thailand Cambodia Near Peace Deal Ending Deadly Border Clashes

Thailand and Cambodia are on the brink of signing a significant peace agreement to resolve their long-standing border dispute, following deadly clashes in July that caused numerous casualties and displacement. Recent talks in Kuala Lumpur, brokered by Malaysia and supported by the United States, have made meaningful progress, including agreements on withdrawing heavy weapons, joint de-mining operations, a cybercrime task force, and border demarcation efforts. Both countries have agreed to expedite the replacement of boundary pillars and adopt new technologies such as LiDAR to accelerate land demarcation. The peace deal, expected to be signed during the ASEAN Summit, will be witnessed by U.S. President Donald Trump and other regional leaders, highlighting international commitment to regional stability amid growing geopolitical tensions. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim emphasized Malaysia's key role in brokering the peace pact, marking a diplomatic milestone under its ASEAN chairmanship. The agreement aims to solidify a lasting truce that could serve as a model for conflict resolution in Southeast Asia.