Following five days of deadly border clashes that left at least 35 dead and displaced over 260,000 people, Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an immediate and unconditional ceasefire through the mediation of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Acting as chair of ASEAN, Anwar hosted the high-stakes talks in Kuala Lumpur, where Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thai Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai reached a joint understanding to halt hostilities starting at midnight on July 28, 2025. The agreement marks a pivotal moment in regional diplomacy, with both leaders committing to restoring peace and normalcy and to initiating further discussions in military and border committees to ensure sustained de-escalation.
