Thailand and Cambodia to hold peace talks as Trump urges them to settle differences
Briefly

Thai and Cambodian leaders plan to meet in Malaysia to address ongoing hostilities, following significant casualties and displacement from a border conflict. Donald Trump communicated to both leaders that trade agreements would be contingent on their cooperation to settle differences. Thailand's acting prime minister, Phumtham Wechayachai, confirmed attendance at the peace talks, while Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet expressed a commitment to ceasefire and confirmed his delegation's participation. The meeting is co-organized by the United States and involves participation from China.
Donald Trump indicated that both Thailand and Cambodia desired to settle their border dispute following his discussions with their leaders about halting hostilities to facilitate trade deals.
The deadly border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia has resulted in at least 35 fatalities and displaced over 218,000 people in four days of fighting.
Thai and Cambodian leaders will meet in Malaysia to discuss peace efforts during a special meeting hosted by Malaysia and co-organized with the United States.
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet confirmed participation in the peace talks, expressing his intention to lead the Cambodian delegation amid a call for an unconditional ceasefire.
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