Thailand and Cambodia agree to ceasefire after deadly border clashes

Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an immediate and unconditional ceasefire following days of deadly fighting along their shared border, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced on Monday.

The announcement came after ceasefire talks were held in Malaysia’s administrative capital, Putrajaya, attended by Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and acting Thai Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai. The ceasefire is set to take effect at 17:00 GMT on Monday.

At least 35 people have been killed and over 270,000 displaced on both sides since hostilities escalated late last week.

Artillery fire, rocket attacks, and sniper operations have been reported along the disputed frontier, including near ancient temples claimed by both nations.

The ceasefire discussions were facilitated by Anwar, with diplomats from the United States and China present. Anwar stated that both President Donald Trump and Chinese leadership had been in close contact with the involved parties and Malaysia to encourage a peaceful resolution.

"This is a vital first step towards de-escalation and the restoration of peace and security," said Anwar.

Hun Manet described the meeting as productive and expressed hope that the truce would help restore trust between the two countries. He also acknowledged Trump's role in helping initiate dialogue.

Phumtham, who had earlier questioned Cambodia's intentions, voiced confidence that the ceasefire would be implemented in good faith.

Despite the agreement, fighting reportedly continued shortly before the talks began, with artillery exchanges and rocket fire reported from Thailand’s Sisaket province and Cambodia’s Oddar Meanchey province. Both sides have accused each other of initiating the conflict.