Trump Finally Intervenes To ASEAN, Urges Cambodian-Thailand Armistice

JAKARTA - US President Donald Trump said on Saturday he contacted Cambodian and Thai leaders to urge a ceasefire as fighting along the border continued into its third day.

"The phone calls with Cambodia are over, but we will be in contact again regarding the cessation of war and a ceasefire based on what Thailand has said. I'm trying to simplify this complicated situation!" Trump wrote on his social media platform.

Meanwhile, a telephone call to the Thai leader is underway.

Cambodia had previously called for a ceasefire with Thailand after two days of the military of the two countries clashing on the border.

This was conveyed by Chhea Kei, the country's ambassador to the United Nations (UN).

"Kamboja asked for an immediate ceasefire -- unconditionally -- and we are also calling for a peaceful solution to this dispute," Keo was quoted as saying by AFP as reported by Reuters, Saturday, July 26.

Keo's statement was delivered after a closed-door meeting of the Security Council attended by Cambodia and Thailand.

Thailand and Cambodia attacked each other with heavy artillery for the second day on Friday, July 25, as fighting on the border escalated and spread.

Cambodian leaders said Thailand had approved Malaysia's ceasefire proposal but then withdrew.

It was previously reported that the Thai Foreign Ministry agreed in principle with Malaysia's proposal for a ceasefire between Thai and Cambodian forces.

Thailand will consider the plan, but it must be based on appropriate field conditions.

"It should be emphasized that throughout the day, Cambodian troops continue to attack indiscriminately in the Thai region," the Thai Foreign Ministry said in a post on X reported by Reuters, Friday, July 25.

"The Cambodian action shows a lack of good faith and continues to endanger civilians," continued the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs.