Kuala Lumpur, Oct 26 (V7N) — In a landmark development, Thailand and Cambodia have signed a historic peace agreement to resolve their long-standing border dispute, with US President Donald Trump attending the ceremony as a witness.

The signing took place in Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia, on Sunday (October 26), where President Trump is currently on a week-long tour of Asia that also includes Japan and South Korea. He is set to attend both the ASEAN and APEC summits during the visit.

Describing the accord as “a historic and new horizon for peace,” Trump praised both nations for their willingness to pursue diplomacy and stability in the region.

The peace deal follows a ceasefire reached in July after five days of intense border clashes that left 24 people dead and over 100 injured, according to international media reports. The truce and subsequent talks were made possible through US diplomatic mediation and trade pressure.

Prior to the signing, both the Thai and Cambodian Prime Ministers expressed gratitude to Trump for his role in facilitating the agreement. The Thai leader said, “We will quickly begin the process of withdrawing weapons and releasing prisoners of war. If this declaration is fully implemented, it will lay the foundation for lasting peace in the region.”

Echoing this sentiment, the Cambodian Prime Minister said the peace agreement was achieved thanks to the “strong leadership and relentless efforts of President Trump.”

Trump’s five-day Asia visit will culminate in a high-profile meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the APEC Summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, which is expected to be the main highlight of his trip.

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