The purpose of Trump and other world leaders is to stop the fierce border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia over 13 years
Thailand-Cambodian Border Disputes: What We Know
Thailand launched airstrikes on Cambodia’s military targets, indicating a massive escalation of a long-term border conflict between the two countries.
No Brands – News Value
- Trump has called on Cambodia and Thai leaders to urge a ceasefire in border conflicts.
- Trump threatened to withhold trade deals with countries facing 36% US tariffs unless combat ceased.
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump has urged Cambodian and Thai leaders to end the three-day battle along the border and agreed to meet to negotiate a ceasefire.
Trump, who is in Scotland to do golf and talk trades, said on social media he spoke to Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hummane and Thai acting prime minister Phumtham Wechayachai on July 26th. He warned them that they would not make any deals with either government if the border dispute continued.
“Both parties are looking for an immediate ceasefire and peace,” Trump said.
More than 30 people have been killed and 130,000 have been evacuated in the worst battle between the nation in 13 years. Both sides said they acted in self-defense in the border conflict.
Thailand and Cambodia have been arguing for decades over jurisdiction over various points along the land border. The ownership of ancient Hindu temples is at the heart of Tom and Viha in the 11th century.
The two countries have faced off since killing Cambodian soldiers in late May in a brief skirmish. The troops on both sides of the border were strengthened amid a full-scale diplomatic crisis that put Thailand’s vulnerable coalition government on the brink of collapse.
Trump threatened both countries with 36% tariffs, but said trade talks would stall without a ceasefire.
“As everything is finished and peace is approaching, I look forward to closing my deal with both!” Trump said.
Contribution: Reuters
